Original Word: הֹבן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hoben
Pronunciation: HOF-nee
Phonetic Spelling: (ho'-ben)
Definition: Hophni
Meaning: ebony

ebony

Only in plural, from an unused root meaning to be hard; ebony -- ebony.

Word Origin
from Hebel
Definition
ebony (a kind of wood)
NASB Translation
ebony (1).

[הָבְנִי] noun [masculine] ebony (so Symm ᵑ9 Ki & moderns; otherwise ᵐ5 ᵑ6; Egyptian heben, Lieblein^{ÄZ 1886, 13} compare Pinsk^{Einleitung 83}; Greek ἔβενος, Latin hebenum) — only plural הָבְנִים Ezekiel 27:15 Qr (Kt הובנים) קַרְנוֺת שֵׁן והבנים; it was brought from India, & (finer) from Ethiopia, compare Sm & references

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be black.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entry for the Hebrew word הֹבן (Hoben) as it specifically refers to a type of wood not commonly mentioned in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of valuable and luxurious goods can be related to Greek terms used in the context of wealth and trade.

Usage: The term הֹבן (Hoben) is used in the context of describing a type of valuable wood, specifically ebony, known for its dark color and density. It is mentioned in the context of trade and luxury goods.

Context: The Hebrew word הֹבן (Hoben) appears in the Old Testament in the context of trade and commerce, particularly in the book of Ezekiel. Ebony is a dense black hardwood, highly prized in ancient times for its beauty and durability. It was often used in the making of fine furniture, decorative items, and as a valuable trade commodity. In Ezekiel 27:15, the prophet Ezekiel lists ebony among the goods traded by the merchants of Tyre, indicating its value and desirability in the ancient world. The passage highlights the extensive trade networks and the wealth of the city of Tyre, which was known for its commerce and luxury. The mention of ebony underscores the opulence and the wide range of goods that were exchanged in the ancient Near Eastern markets.

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