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? Meaning and function of אֲבִי (avi): Transliteration: avi
Strong H25
Word type: Masculine noun, construct form (i.e., used to connect with another noun)
Literal meaning: ? "father of...", or "my father (of...)"
? Grammatically: אֲבִי is used when "father" is connected to another noun in a possessive or descriptive relationship.
In Hebrew, the construct status indicates possession or belonging.
Example:
אֲבִי שְׁמוּאֵל = “the father of Samuel”
? Biblical examples: אֲבִימֶלֶךְ (Avimelech)
“My father is king” (אֲבִי = my father, מֶלֶךְ = king)
אֲבִיהוּא (Avihú)
“My father is him” or “He is my father”
אֲבִינָדָב (Avinadav)
“My father is generous/noble”
✅ In summary: Item Detail Hebrew אֲבִי (avi) strong H25 Meaning: "Father of..." or "My father (of...)"
Grammatical type: Noun in construct form Main use: In compound nouns and possessive phrases |
