Strong's Lexicon eben: Stone Original Word: אֶבֶן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to build Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3037 (λίθος, lithos): Refers to a stone or rock, used similarly in the New Testament. - G4073 (πέτρα, petra): Often used metaphorically to describe Christ as the spiritual rock. Usage: The Hebrew word "eben" primarily refers to a stone or rock. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, including as a building material, a tool for judgment, a symbol of strength and permanence, and a metaphor for spiritual truths. Stones were integral to ancient life, serving both practical and symbolic purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, stones were a fundamental part of daily life and religious practice. They were used to construct altars, memorials, and buildings, including the Temple in Jerusalem. Stones also held significant symbolic meaning, representing strength, stability, and the enduring nature of God's promises. The use of stones in covenants and as witnesses to agreements underscores their importance in the cultural and religious landscape of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to eben Definition a stone NASB Translation stone (6), stones (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stone (Aramaic) corresponding to 'eben -- stone. see HEBREW 'eben Forms and Transliterations אֶ֙בֶן֙ אֶ֜בֶן אֶ֣בֶן אֶ֤בֶן אבן וְאַבְנָ֗א וְאַבְנָ֣א ׀ וְאַבְנָֽא׃ ואבנא ואבנא׃ ’e·ḇen ’eḇen Even veavNa wə’aḇnā wə·’aḇ·nāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:8 HEB: וְה֤וּא מִתְבְּנֵא֙ אֶ֣בֶן גְּלָ֔ל וְאָ֖ע NAS: with huge stones, and beams KJV: with great stones, and timber INT: which built stones huge and beams Ezra 6:4 Daniel 2:34 Daniel 2:35 Daniel 2:45 Daniel 5:4 Daniel 5:23 Daniel 6:17 8 Occurrences |
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