H1354Hebrewḡabbê-

גַב

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

13
Total Occurrences
5
Books
13
Old Testament
0
New Testament

Detailed Definition

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

Etymology & Derivation

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

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gab; Pronunciation: gab