Lexical Definition
וָו vâv (vaw) hook H:N-M
probably
hook.
- a hook (the name of the sixth Hebrew letter)
1) hook, peg, nail, pin
See Greek: κεφαλίς
Usage: 6 forms in 13 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וָוֵיהֶ֣ם | hooks their | Exod.38.19 |
| וָוֵיהֶ֖ם | hooks their | Exod.26.32 • Exod.26.37 • Exod.27.17 • Exod.36.36 |
| וָוֵ֨י | hooks of | Exod.38.17 |
| וָוֵ֧י | hooks of | Exod.27.10 • Exod.27.11 • Exod.38.10 • Exod.38.11 • Exod.38.12 |
| וָוִ֖ים | hooks | Exod.38.28 |
| וָ֣וֵיהֶ֔ם | hooks their | Exod.36.38 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[וָו] noun [masculine] hook, pin or peg (etymology unknown) — plural absolute וָוִים Exod 38:28 construct וָוֵי Exod 27:10 + 5 t.; וָיֵיהֶם Exod 26:32 + 5 t.; — only P, in description of tabernacle Exod 26:32; Exod 26:37; Exod 27:10; Exod 27:11; Exod 27:17; Exod 36:36; Exod 36:38; Exod 38:10; Exod 38:11; Exod 38:12; Exod 38:17; Exod 38:19; Exod 38:28, the hooks or pegs of gold and silver, fastened on, or in, the posts of the tabernacle, to support the various hangings (curtains, screens, etc.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 26:32 · 26:37 · 27:10 · 27:11 · 27:17 · 36:36 · 36:38 · 38:10 · 38:11 · 38:12 · 38:17 · 38:19 · 38:28 |