Strong's H5646 · Hebrew
עָב
ʻâb · /awb/
Definition
an architrave (as shading the pillars)
KJV: thick (beam, plant).
Root / derivation: or עֹב; from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to H5645 (עָב); but used only as an architectural term,
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָב across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezekiel2 verses
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.
Ezekiel 41:26And 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5646 (ʻâb) mean?
an architrave (as shading the pillars)
How many times does H5646 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5646 (עָב) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “beam.”
How is ʻâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5646 is rendered as “beam” (1×), “planks” (1×), “thick” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עָב come from?
or עֹב; from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to H5645 (עָב); but used only as an architectural term,