ΑΒʼ, αβʼ
ABʼ, abʼ
Sounds Like: AHB
Translations: Ab, Joab, Abishai, 2
From the root: ΑΒ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Numeral
Explanation: This word, ending with a keraia (ʼ), can indicate either a numeral or an elision/abbreviation, often for a proper noun. In the provided context, it appears as part of the proper name 'ΙΩΑΒʼ' (Joab) or 'ΑΒΕΙϹΑ' (Abishai), where the keraia signifies an abbreviation or a specific form of the name. It can also represent the numeral 2 (beta, the second letter of the Greek alphabet). As a proper noun, 'Ab' is a common Semitic element meaning 'father', often found in names like 'Abishai' or 'Joab'.
Inflection: Does not inflect (as a numeral or abbreviation marker); Proper nouns generally do not inflect in the same way as common nouns, but their endings may change based on case.
Strong’s number: G0002 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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From the same root
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- ΑΒ — Ab, father
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