אֲבִיאָסָף (a.vi.a.saph)
a.vi.a.saph
Abiasaph
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Abiasaph identifies a specific Levite mentioned in Exodus 6:24 as the son of Korah and brother to Assir and Elkanah. His name translates to "my father has gathered," reflecting a personal or familial designation within the lineage of Levi.
Although he appears only once in the primary narrative, textual variations link him to Ebiasaph (H0043) and suggest an identification with Asaph, a leader of temple musicians recorded in 1 Chronicles. This connection highlights how genealogical records sometimes preserve names through slight orthographic shifts across different biblical books.
As a member of the Korahite clan, Abiasaph occupies a place in the priestly lines that continued to serve in the tabernacle and later temple worship. His brief mention underscores the importance of preserving ancestral identity within Israel's religious structure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Abiasaph appears in Exodus 6:24 as one of the sons of Korah. His name means "my father has gathered," a reminder that family and lineage played a central role in Israel’s religious life. Though he is mentioned only once, his inclusion in the genealogy shows that every name mattered to God.
For believers today, this small detail encourages us to value our place in the broader story of faith. We are part of a community that stretches across generations. Just as Abiasaph was counted among the Levites, we too are woven into the body of Christ, each member significant and remembered by God.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Abiasaph1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/אֲבִיאָסָ֑ף1×
Key Verses
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Exodus 6:24
The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph; these are the families of the Korahites.
This verse lists Abiasaph as a son of Korah, establishing his place in the Levitical lineage that served in the tabernacle.