Hebrew · H47, H3820 · unreviewed

אַבִּירֵי־לֵב

Angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything

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אַבִּיר H47 angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant.
Pronunciation ʾabbîr
Denotes physical strength or power, applied to bulls literally and to mighty warriors or divine beings figuratively.
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לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Pronunciation lev
The seat of will, intellect, and emotion—the inner moral and spiritual center governing all human motivation and choice.
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What does אַבִּירֵי־לֵב (abbire-lev) mean in the Bible?

אַבִּיר · לֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. + the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything". angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant.

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Meaning

angel, bull, chiefest, mighty (one), stout(-hearted), strong (one), valiant. + the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
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