Strong's Lexicon ab or ob: Medium, necromancer, spiritist Original Word: עָב Word Origin: Derived from the root עָבַב (avav), which means "to mumble" or "to speak indistinctly." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for 'ob is ἐγγαστρίμυθος (engastrimuthos), which also refers to a ventriloquist or one who speaks from the belly, often used in the context of necromancy. Usage: The term 'ob refers to a medium or necromancer, someone who communicates with the dead or familiar spirits. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with practices that are forbidden by God, as they involve seeking guidance or knowledge from sources other than Him. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, consulting the dead or seeking guidance from spirits was a common practice. Such practices were believed to provide insight into the future or hidden knowledge. However, in the context of Israelite religion, these practices were strictly prohibited as they were seen as a form of idolatry and a rejection of God's sovereignty and revelation. The Israelites were commanded to seek guidance only from God and His prophets. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition perhaps a landing NASB Translation threshold (2), thresholds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עָב, [עֹב] noun masculine architectural term, meaning unknown; projecting roof is conjectured (Sm Co Berthol); others landing (Da); AV RV thick beam or plank, RVm threshold; Benz Kit Toy leave untranslated; in any case a structure of wood; — absolute וְעַמֻּדִים וְעָב 1 Kings 7:6; apparently construct וְעָב עֵץ אֶלמְּֿנֵי הָאוּלָם מֵהַחוּץ Ezekiel 41:25; plural (si vera lectio) הָעֻבִּים Ezekiel 41:26. II. עָב see עוּב. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thick beam, plant Or sob {obe}; from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to ab; but used only as an architectural term, an architrave (as shading the pillars) -- thick (beam, plant). see HEBREW ab Forms and Transliterations וְהָעֻבִּֽים׃ וְעָ֖ב וְעָ֥ב והעבים׃ ועב veAv vehaubBim wə‘āḇ wə·‘āḇ wə·hā·‘ub·bîm wəhā‘ubbîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:6 HEB: פְּנֵיהֶ֔ם וְעַמֻּדִ֥ים וְעָ֖ב עַל־ פְּנֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: of them and pillars and a threshold in front KJV: them: and the [other] pillars and the thick beam [were] before them. INT: front and pillars threshold in front Ezekiel 41:25 Ezekiel 41:26 3 Occurrences |
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