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