Strong's H5688 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֲבֹת (ʻăbôth)

Pronunciation: ab-oth'

POS: ab-oth' Morph: n

Exegesis: or ; or (feminine) ; the same as ;

Definition: or עֲבוֹת; or (feminine) עֲבֹתָה; the same as עָבֹת; something intwined, i.e. a string, wreath or foliage; band, cord, rope, thick bough (branch), wreathen (chain).

KJV Usage: band, cord, rope, thick bough (branch), wreathen (chain).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) cord, rope, cordage, foliage, interwoven foliage
• 2. 1a) cord, rope, cordage, chain
• 3. 1b) interwoven foliage

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1199
• GREEK G2218
• GREEK G2438
• GREEK G2440
• GREEK G3507
• GREEK G4120

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