The meaning of “עָב”
Understanding ʻâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עֹב ʻôb (obe); from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to עָב; but used only as an architectural t...
עָב
or עֹב ʻôb (obe); from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to עָב; but used only as an architectural term, thick (beam, plant). - an architrave (as shading the pillars) 1) an architectural term 1a) meaning dubious; perhaps projecting roof, landing, thick beam, plank, threshold
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 7:6 | “And he made a porch of pillars; the length thereof was fifty cubits, and the breadth thereof thirty cubits: and the porch was before them: and the other pillars and the thick beam were before them.” Word: עָב (ʻâb) | |
| Ezekiel 41:25 | “And there were made on them, on the doors of the temple, cherubims and palm trees, like as were made upon the walls; and there were thick planks upon the face of the porch without.” Word: עָב (ʻâb) | |
| Ezekiel 41:26 | “And there were narrow windows and palm trees on the one side and on the other side, on the sides of the porch, and upon the side chambers of the house, and thick planks. ” Word: עָב (ʻâb) |