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primary root; probably to roll upward:- to raise.
(Avak)
Meaning: "Fine dust," "cloud of dust," or "whirlwind of dust."
Biblical Use: Although אָבַך is not a proper noun, it is a Hebrew term that appears in the Old Testament to describe clouds of dust, especially in contexts of battle or movement.
Example: Nahum 1:3 uses a related term when describing God's power in the storm and whirlwind, although this exact word does not appear in that verse.
It is a poetic word that conveys the image of something being lifted up forcefully and swiftly, like dust stirred by the wind or by a marching army. |
