Strong's H5646 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָב (ʻâb)

Pronunciation: awb

POS: awb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or ; from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to ; but used only as an architectural term,

Definition: or עֹב; from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to עָב; but used only as an architectural term,; an architrave (as shading the pillars); thick (beam, plant).

KJV Usage: thick (beam, plant).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) an architectural term
• 2. 1a) meaning dubious; perhaps projecting roof, landing, thick beam, plank, threshold

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