Strong's Lexicon habhab: Precious stone, gem Original Word: הַבְהָב Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "habhab," the concept of precious stones is present in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation, where various Greek terms for gems are used to describe the New Jerusalem (e.g., Strong's Greek 3037 - λίθος, lithos, meaning "stone"). Usage: The Hebrew word "habhab" is used to denote a precious stone or gem. It is a term that appears in the context of describing valuable and ornamental stones, often used in settings of wealth and beauty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, precious stones were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. They were often used in the adornment of high-status individuals, religious artifacts, and places of worship. The use of gems and precious stones is frequently mentioned in the context of the priestly garments, the construction of the Temple, and in descriptions of heavenly visions. These stones were not only symbols of wealth but also carried spiritual significance, often representing divine beauty and glory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yahab Definition a gift NASB Translation gifts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [הַבְהָב] noun masculine gift (? on form, then compare צאצא Ges§ 84b viii; but meaning (and v) dubious; possibly from Late Hebrew הִבְהֵב roast, LevyNHWB i. 447 b) — only plural suffix: זִבְחֵי הַבְהָבַי יִזְבְּהוּ Hosea 8:13 as the sacrifices of my gifts (= my sacrificial gifts, so Che) they sacrifice flesh. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance offering By reduplication from yahab; gift (in sacrifice), i.e. Holocaust -- offering. see HEBREW yahab Forms and Transliterations הַבְהָבַ֗י הבהבי haḇ·hā·ḇay haḇhāḇay havhaVaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 8:13 HEB: זִבְחֵ֣י הַבְהָבַ֗י יִזְבְּח֤וּ בָשָׂר֙ NAS: As for My sacrificial gifts, They sacrifice KJV: [for] the sacrifices of mine offerings, and eat INT: my sacrificial gifts sacrifice the flesh 1 Occurrence |
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