גַב

Strong’s Definition

the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; (compare H1460 (גֵּו) and H1479 (גּוּף))

KJV Usage

back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye) brows, nave, ring.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.convex surface, back
• 2.back (of man)
• 3.mound (for illicit worship)
• 4.boss (convex projection of shield)
• 5.bulwarks, breastworks (figurative for arguments)
• 6.brow, eyebrow
• 7.rim (of wheel)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gab; Pronunciation: gab