Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַכָּבִישׁ”
Understanding ʻakkâbîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from an unused root in the literal sense of entangling spider. - a spider (as weaving a network) 1) spider 1a) ...
H5908
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַכָּבִישׁ
Phoneticak-kaw-beesh'
Transliterationʻakkâbîysh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from an unused root in the literal sense of entangling spider. - a spider (as weaving a network) 1) spider 1a) spider 1b) web (house of spider)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 8:14 | “Whose hope shall be cut off, and whose trust shall be a spider’s web.” Word: עַכָּבִישׁ (ʻakkâbîysh) | |
| Isaiah 59:5 | “They hatch cockatrice’ eggs, and weave the spider’s web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper.” Word: עַכָּבִישׁ (ʻakkâbîysh) |