הָבְנִי
ho.ven
ebony
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "hovveni" (Strong's number H1894) translates to "ebony". In the context of the Hebrew Bible, this term is associated with a specific type of wood. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible highlights its significance, suggesting that it held some importance or value in ancient Israelite culture. The term's rarity (only one occurrence) and direct translation as "ebony" indicate that it was likely used to describe a particular wood or object of importance, possibly an item used in worship or ritual practices. In summary, the Hebrew word "hovveni" is a rare term that refers specifically to the wood "ebony", implying that this material held cultural or symbolic significance in the ancient Israelite world.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text