Lexical Definition
עָב ʻâb (awb) threshold H:N-M
or עֹב ʻôb (obe); from an unused root meaning to cover; properly, equivalent to עָב; but used only as an architectural term,
thick (beam, plant).
- an architrave (as shading the pillars)
1) an architectural term
1a) meaning dubious; perhaps projecting roof, landing, thick beam, plank, threshold
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעָ֥ב | and a threshold of | Ezek.41.25 |
| וְעָ֖ב | and a threshold | 1Kgs.7.6 |
| וְהָעֻבִּֽים | and the thresholds | Ezek.41.26 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. עָב, [עֹב] noun masculine architectural term, meaning unknown; projecting roof is conjectured (Sm Co Berthol); others landing (Da); AV RV thick beam or plank, RVm threshold; Benz Kit Toy leave untranslated; in any case a structure of wood; — absolute וְעַמֻּדִים וְעָב 1Kgs 7:6 apparently construct וְעָב עֵץ אֶלפְּֿנֵי הָאוּלָם מֵהַחוּץ Ezek 41:25 plural (si vera lectio) הָעֻבִּים vEzek 41:26. II. עָב see עוּב.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 7:6 |
| Ezekiel | 41:25 · 41:26 |