Hebrew · H6980, H5908

קוּרֵי עַכָּבִישׁ

(Only plural) trenches , i.e. a web (as if so formed) · a spider (as weaving a network)

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קוּר H6980 (only plural) trenches , i.e. a web (as if so formed)

Pronunciation qûr

Network of threads woven together; metaphorically describes intricate, interconnected structures formed by deliberate arrangement

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עַכָּבִישׁ H5908 a spider (as weaving a network)

Pronunciation ʿakābiyš

Spider's web as fragile human structure; OT uses this image for futility and vulnerability of human works.

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What does קוּרֵי עַכָּבִישׁ (qûrê ʿakkāḇîsh) mean in the Bible?

קוּר · עַכָּבִישׁ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "spider webs.".

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What does קוּר · עַכָּבִישׁ mean in the Bible?

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6980, H5908?

H6980, H5908 is connected to 4 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. spider webs.

Strong's H6980, H5908

Lexical occurrences 4 verses

Source Gloss

spider webs.

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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

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