Strongs Number: H1354
- Hebrew Word
- גַב
- Transliteration
- gab
- Phonetic
- gab
- Part of Speech
- Noun
- Strongs Definition
-
the back (as rounded (compare H1460 and H1479); by analogy the top or {rim} a {boss} a {vault} arch of {eye} {bulwarks } etc.
- BDB Definition
-
1. convex surface, back
a. back (of man)
b. mound (for illicit worship)
c. boss (convex projection of shield)
d. bulwarks, breastworks (of arguments - fig.)
e. brow, eyebrow
f. rim (of wheel)
- Origin
- From an unused root meaning to hollow or curve
- Bible Usage
- {back} {body} {boss} eminent (higher) {place} [eye] {brows} {nave} ring.