ʻăbar — H5675

Definition

masculine noun

properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)

1. region beyond or across

Usually translated as

beyond, this side

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H5676

• ʻêber (H5676)

Occurrences

ʻăbar occurs 14 times in 12 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ezra (12)

• Ezra 4:10 — And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side (עֲבַֽר) the river, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:11 — This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side (עֲבַֽר) the river, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:16 — We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side (בַּעֲבַ֣ר) the river.
• Ezra 4:17 — Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond (עֲבַֽר) the river, Peace, and at such a time.
• Ezra 4:20 — There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond (עֲבַ֣ר) the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
• Ezra 5:3 — At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side (עֲבַֽר) the river, and Shethar-boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?
• Ezra 5:6 — The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side (עֲבַֽר) the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side the river, sent unto Darius the king:
• Ezra 5:6 — The copy of the letter that Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar-boznai, and his companions the Apharsachites, which were on this side (בַּעֲבַ֣ר) the river, sent unto Darius the king:
• Ezra 6:6 — Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond (עֲבַֽר) the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:
• Ezra 6:6 — Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar-boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond (בַּעֲבַ֣ר) the river, be ye far from thence:
• Ezra 6:8 — Moreover I make a decree what ye shall do to the elders of these Jews for the building of this house of God: that of the king’s goods, even of the tribute beyond (עֲבַ֣ר) the river, forthwith expenses be given unto these men, that they be not hindered.
• Ezra 6:13 — Then Tatnai, governor on this side (עֲבַֽר) the river, Shethar-boznai, and their companions, according to that which Darius the king had sent, so they did speedily.
• Ezra 7:21 — And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond (בַּעֲבַ֣ר) the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,
• Ezra 7:25 — And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond (בַּעֲבַ֣ר) the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.