Strong's H1354 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: גַב (gab)

Pronunciation: gab

POS: gab Morph: n

Exegesis: from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; (compare and )

Definition: from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; (compare גֵּו and גּוּף); the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.; back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye) brows, nave, ring.

KJV Usage: back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye) brows, nave, ring.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) convex surface, back
• 2. 1a) back (of man)
• 3. 1b) mound (for illicit worship)
• 4. 1c) boss (convex projection of shield)
• 5. 1d) bulwarks, breastworks (of arguments-fig.)
• 6. 1e) brow, eyebrow
• 7. 1f) rim (of wheel)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3577
• GREEK G3612
• GREEK G3790

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