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מַעְבָּד

𐤌𐤏𐤁𐤃

maʻbâd

H4566 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עבד to work, serve, perform labor, accomplish

Definition

A deed or act, especially in the sense of a specific action carried out, typically one that is observable or of some significance. Refers to a concrete instance of work, accomplishment, or activity rather than ongoing labor. The word can denote any action, behavior, or undertaking, with emphasis on the result or performance of an act rather than its process.

Semantic Range

deed, act, work (as a concrete action), accomplishment, performance, undertaking

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root עָבַד (ʿ-b-d), meaning 'to work, serve.' מַעְבָּד is a nominal form, referring to the product or instance of action or work. The root itself relates broadly to acts of labor, service, or performance, while the noun emphasizes the completed or observable act.

Historical & Contextual Notes

מַעְבָּד appears rarely in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Daniel 6:28 [Aramaic section, vocalized form slightly varied in Aramaic, but same root]), and when present refers to an action, deed, or work accomplished by a person, often with the nuance of something noticed or regarded by others. The core meaning contrasts with עֲבוֹדָה (ʿăvōdah), which refers more to ongoing labor, service, or cultic work, whereas מַעְבָּד underscores the specific instance or performance of an action. English translations often render this as 'act,' 'deed,' or 'work,' but the scope focuses on the single occurrence rather than habitual activity. In later Hebrew and Aramaic usage (especially post-biblical), related forms frequently denote concrete actions, inventions, or accomplishments. In biblical texts influenced by Aramaic (such as Daniel), the form aligns with Aramaic usages, carrying a similar semantic range. The English translation 'work' can be misleading if interpreted as continuous labor rather than a distinct act.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from עָבַד; an act; work.

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Root Family

עבד (ʿ-b-d) — work, serve, perform labor, accomplish

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4567 מַעְבָד his deeds
H5647 עָבַד he served
H5648 עֲבַד you did
H5649 עֲבַד servant
H5650 עֶבֶד his servants

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H4566-01 מַעְבָּֽדֵי/הֶ֑ם maebadeyhem HNcmpc/Sp3mp their works their deeds 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H4566-01 Job 34:25 מַעְבָּֽדֵי/הֶ֑ם maebadeyhem HNcmpc/Sp3mp their works their deeds
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