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Ahab
AY-hab
Ahab (name) means a king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah. Example: “The story of King Ahab and Jezebel is one of the darker episodes in the Book of Kings.”
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A king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.
"The story of King Ahab and Jezebel is one of the darker episodes in the Book of Kings."
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, now rarely used, most familiar today as the obsessive sea captain in Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick."
"Melville named his doomed captain Ahab, evoking the biblical king's reputation for defiance."
How to use Ahab
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known either as the biblical king or as the vengeful ship captain in Moby-Dick.
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Etymology
From Hebrew, built from roots meaning "brother" and "father"; it reached English through Greek and Latin versions of the Old Testament.
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What does “Ahab” mean?
The word “Ahab” means a king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah. In plain terms, best known either as the biblical king or as the vengeful ship captain in Moby-Dick.
How do you pronounce “Ahab”?
“Ahab” is pronounced AY-hab (/ˈeɪˌhæb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Ahab” in a sentence?
Here is “Ahab” used in a sentence: “The story of King Ahab and Jezebel is one of the darker episodes in the Book of Kings.”
What part of speech is “Ahab”?
“Ahab” is a name.
Where does the word “Ahab” come from?
The word “Ahab” comes from Latin. From Hebrew, built from roots meaning "brother" and "father"; it reached English through Greek and Latin versions of the Old Testament.
How many meanings does “Ahab” have?
“Ahab” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a king of ancient Israel described in the Hebrew Bible, remembered for his conflicts with the prophet Elijah.
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