Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֹבֶן”
Understanding ʼôben reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
wheel, stool. - a pair of stones (only dual) - a potter's wheel or a midwife's stool (consisting alike of two horizontal...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֹבֶן
Phonetico' ben
Transliterationʼôben
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wheel, stool. - a pair of stones (only dual) - a potter's wheel or a midwife's stool (consisting alike of two horizontal disks with a support between) 1) wheel, disc 1a) potter's wheel 1b) bearing-stool, midwife's stool
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 1:16 | “And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live.” Word: אֹבֶן (ʼôben) | |
| Jeremiah 18:3 | “Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.” Word: אֹבֶן (ʼôben) |