Strong's Lexicon vav: Hook, peg Original Word: וָו Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root ו-ו-ו, which is related to the concept of a hook or peg. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew "vav" as a hook, the concept of connection or linkage can be seen in Greek words like "σύνδεσμος" (syndesmos - G4886), meaning a bond or connection. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, the word "vav" primarily refers to a hook or peg used in the construction of the Tabernacle. These hooks were used to hang the curtains of the Tabernacle, playing a crucial role in its assembly and structure. The term is also used metaphorically to indicate connection or linkage, much like the function of a hook. Cultural and Historical Background: The Tabernacle, as described in the Book of Exodus, was a portable earthly dwelling place of God among the Israelites. The construction of the Tabernacle was detailed and precise, with every element having symbolic significance. The "vav" or hooks were made of gold or bronze and were essential for holding the curtains that formed the walls and entrance of the Tabernacle. This reflects the importance of order and sanctity in worship practices of ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a hook, pin, peg NASB Translation hooks (13). Brown-Driver-Briggs [וָו] noun [masculine] hook, pin or peg (etymology unknown) — plural absolute וָוִים Exodus 38:28; construct וָוֵי Exodus 27:10 5t.; וָיֵיהֶם Exodus 26:32 5t.; — only P, in description of tabernacle Exodus 26:32,37; Exodus 27:10,11,17; Exodus 36:36,38; Exodus 38:10,11,12,17,19,28, the hooks or pegs of gold and silver, fastened on, or in, the posts of the tabernacle, to support the various hangings (curtains, screens, etc.) וזר (√ of following; compare Arabic bear a burden, or be guilty, yet see Fl in De Proverbs 21:8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hook Probably a hook (the name of the sixth Heb. Letter) -- hook. Forms and Transliterations וָ֣וֵיהֶ֔ם וָוִ֖ים וָוֵ֧י וָוֵ֨י וָוֵיהֶ֖ם וָוֵיהֶ֣ם ווי וויהם ווים vaVei vaveiHem vaVim wā·wê wā·wê·hem wā·wîm wāwê wāwêhem wāwîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 26:32 HEB: מְצֻפִּ֣ים זָהָ֔ב וָוֵיהֶ֖ם זָהָ֑ב עַל־ NAS: with gold, their hooks [also being of] gold, KJV: with gold: their hooks [shall be of] gold, INT: overlaid gold their hooks gold on Exodus 26:37 Exodus 27:10 Exodus 27:11 Exodus 27:17 Exodus 36:36 Exodus 36:38 Exodus 38:10 Exodus 38:11 Exodus 38:12 Exodus 38:17 Exodus 38:19 Exodus 38:28 13 Occurrences |