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H1354 · גַב

gab

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

the back (as rounded); by analogy, the top or rim, a boss, a vault, arch of eye, bulwarks, etc.

KJV gloss list in the source

back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye) brows, nave, ring.

Source pronunciation notation: gab

Derivation recorded by Strong

from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve; (compare H1460 (גֵּו) and H1479 (גּוּף))

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