~8 min.A Dictionary of Proper Bible Names
biblecentre.org · ... modern Hebraists, in his Manual of Hebrew, gives the meaning "great sailor," from abi, meaning "father of" (being ab in the construct state, and ab means " ...
~9 min.The Ages of Eternity - The Question Stated
biblecentre.org · ... a name for eternity, as in those remarkable expressions, Isa. ix. 5, abi ad, poorly rendered 'everlasting Father,' and shochen ad, 'inhabiting eternity,' ...