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The Hebrew word זָבַד (zabad) (Strong Reference H2064) is a verb meaning "to endow" or "to bestow as a gift" in English. It is a rare word in the Hebrew biblical text.
Primary root; confer: - to have given.
Here's a summary of this word in the biblical context:
זָבַד (zabad) - H2064 Basic meaning: "To endow," "to grant," "to bestow as a gift," or "to honor with a gift"
Grammatical features:
It is a verb in Hebrew. Its root implies the act of giving or granting something valuable. Appearances in the Bible:
It appears very rarely in the biblical text. The most notable example is in Genesis 30:20, where Leah says after the birth of Zebulun: "God has endowed me (זָבַד) with a good dowry." Relationship with proper names:
This root is the origin of the name "Zebulun" (זְבֻלוּן) - Jacob's tenth son. It is also the root of the name "Zabad" (זָבָד). which appears as the name of some minor characters in the Old Testament. Related to the name "Jochebed" (יוֹכֶבֶד), meaning "Yahweh has granted honor" (mother of Moses). Theological meaning:
Reflects the concept of divine gifts or special blessings. Implies that children and other blessings are "gifts" or "endowed" by God. |