Definition
a primitive root; to pawn; causatively, to lend (on security); figuratively, to entangle
Traditional renderings: borrow, break (ranks), fetch (a pledge), lend, × surely.
Traditional renderings: borrow, break (ranks), fetch (a pledge), lend, × surely.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עָבַט:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Deuteronomy 15:6וְהַֽעֲבַטְתָּ֞ · you will lend; תַעֲבֹ֔ט · but borrowWhen the LORD your God blesses you as He has promised, you will lend to many nations but borrow from none; you will rule over many nations but be ruled by none.
- Deuteronomy 15:8וְהַעֲבֵט֙ · and freely loan him; תַּעֲבִיטֶ֔נּוּInstead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs.
- Deuteronomy 24:10לַעֲבֹ֥ט · to collectWhen you lend anything to your neighbor, do not enter his house to collect security.
- Joel 2:7יְעַבְּט֖וּן · swervingThey charge like mighty men; they scale the walls like men of war. Each one marches in formation, not swerving from the course.