עָבָה

ʻâbâh · /aw-baw'/

Number

H5666

Language

Hebrew

Original word

עָבָה

Transliteration

ʻâbâh

Pronunciation

aw-baw'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to be dense

KJV: be (grow) thick(-er).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָבָה across 3 verses.

thicker2×

thick1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Deuteronomy1 verse

Deuteronomy 32:15

But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.

1 Kings1 verse

1 Kings 12:10

And the young men that were grown up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou speak unto this people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it lighter unto us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

2 Chronicles1 verse

2 Chronicles 10:10

And the young men that were brought up with him spake unto him, saying, Thus shalt thou answer the people that spake unto thee, saying, Thy father made our yoke heavy, but make thou it somewhat lighter for us; thus shalt thou say unto them, My little finger shall be thicker than my father's loins.

Topics that use this word

Rehoboam Backsliders Candidate Prosperity Psalms Revolt Riches Rocks Salvation Sins, National Young Men

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5666 (ʻâbâh) mean?

to be dense

How many times does H5666 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5666 (עָבָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “thicker.”

How is ʻâbâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5666 is rendered as “thicker” (2×), “thick” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עָבָה come from?

a primitive root;