Understood, here's a briefer explanation:
אֵ֫בֶל ('ébel) means "lamentation" or "mourning" in Hebrew. It is used in the Bible to refer to the act of lamenting or the process of mourning for someone's death. It can also refer to the place where this lament takes place. It is found in several passages, such as Genesis 50:10 and 2 Samuel 3:31.
It is a term associated with deep sadness and respect for the deceased. |