וְ/עָ֖ב
𐤅/𐤏𐤁
ʻâb
and thick beam
A mass or thick layer, especially as it relates to dense atmospheric phenomena such as a thick cloud or, by extension, a thick architectural element. In architectural contexts, refers specifically to a massive, overhanging part, such as an architrave or capital, that shades or covers the tops of columns. The meaning extends metaphorically to anything characterized by density or heaviness, whether a physical object (beam, branch, plant) or a cloud in the sky.
1 Kings 7:6 · Word #15
Lexicon H5646
| Lemma | עָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤁 |
| Transliteration | ʻâb |
| Strong's | H5646 |
| Definition | A mass or thick layer, especially as it relates to dense atmospheric phenomena such as a thick cloud or, by extension, a thick architectural element. In architectural contexts, refers specifically to a massive, overhanging part, such as an architrave or capital, that shades or covers the tops of columns. The meaning extends metaphorically to anything characterized by density or heaviness, whether a physical object (beam, branch, plant) or a cloud in the sky. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and thick beam |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5646-01
and a dense mass
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עָב derives from the root meaning "to be thick, dense, massive." As a masculine singular absolute noun with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and"), it is rendered generically as "a dense mass," preserving the core sense of thickness without restricting it to a specific context such as cloud or architecture. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and a thick mass
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1's 'and a dense mass' is less specific; SILEX suggests 'thick mass' for architectural context, so adjust for clarity. |