אֲוֵרָה (a.ve.rah)
a.ve.rah
stall
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew word aḇerāh, spelled here with an aleph as a variant of urvāh (H0723), refers to a stall, manger, or crib. It appears only once in the Old Testament, in 2 Chronicles 35:11, describing the preparation of Passover sacrifices.
In this specific context, the term denotes the troughs or stalls where the meat of the burnt offerings was placed for distribution. The usage highlights the practical logistics of temple worship, showing how the sacred meal was organized and served to the people. This single occurrence provides a rare glimpse into the physical arrangements surrounding ancient Israelite religious rites.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word aḇerāh refers to a stall or manger, appearing only once in the Old Testament within the context of temple worship. In 2 Chronicles 35:11, it describes the physical troughs where the meat of Passover sacrifices was placed for distribution. This detail highlights the practical care taken to honor God through organized service.
For your faith, this word reminds us that worship involves both spiritual devotion and tangible action. The careful preparation of the sacrificial meal reflects a heart committed to honoring God in every detail. It invites you to consider how your daily acts of service can reflect reverence and order.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- for the/ stalls1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לָ/אֲוֵרֽוֹת\׃1×