Definition
a primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
Traditional renderings: consent, rest content will, be willing.
Traditional renderings: consent, rest content will, be willing.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders אָבָה:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
54 total
- Isaiah 42:24אָב֤וּ · They were unwillingWho gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to the plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned? They were unwilling to walk in His ways, and they would not obey His law.
- Ezekiel 3:7יֹאבוּ֙ · will be unwilling; אֹבִ֖ים · they are unwillingBut the house of Israel will be unwilling to listen to you, since they are unwilling to listen to Me. For the whole house of Israel is hard-headed and hard-hearted.
- Ezekiel 20:8אָבוּ֙But they rebelled against Me and refused to listen. None of them cast away the abominations before their eyes, and they did not forsake the idols of Egypt. So I resolved to pour out My wrath upon them and vent My anger against them in the land of Egypt.