Lexical Definition
מַעֲבֶה maʻăbeh (mah-ab-eh') thickness H:N-M
from עָבָה
clay.
- properly, compact (part of soil), i.e. loam
1) thickness, compactness
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| בְּמַעֲבֵ֖ה | in mold of | 1Kgs.7.46 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מַעֲבֶה noun [masculine] si vera lectio, thickness, compactness; — בְּמַעֲבֵה הָאֲדָמָה 1Kgs 7:46 in the compactness of the soil, i.e. clayey ground or clay mould = 2Chr 4:17 (where ᵑ0 ׳בַּעֲבִי הָ); but read doubtless in both בְּמַעְבֶּרֶת אֲדָמָה at the ford of Adamah, see GFMJudg 7:22 BenzK. עָבוֺת see עבת.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 7:22 |
| 1 Kings | 7:46 |
| 2 Chronicles | 4:17 |