אָבַק

ʼâbaq

aw-bak'

to bedust, i.e. grapple

Root a primitive root, probably to float away (as vapor), but used only as denominative from H80 (אָבָק);

King James renders it wrestle.

Strong's H79

Written up abaq - the word, said aloud, and where it comes from

2 verses

Genesis 32:25

And when he saw that he prevailed not against him, he touched the hollow of his thigh; and the hollow of Jacob’s thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled with him.

Genesis 32:26

And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.

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