Lexicon vav: Hook, peg Original Word: וָו Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hook Probably a hook (the name of the sixth Heb. Letter) -- hook. 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 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root word וָו (vav), which refers to a hook or peg.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2777 (κρίκος, krikos), which also refers to a ring or hook. This term is used in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Old Testament, to describe similar objects used in the tabernacle or temple settings. Usage: The word וָו (vav) is used in the context of the construction and furnishing of the tabernacle, as described in the Old Testament. It appears in passages that detail the specifications for the tabernacle's structure and the materials used. Context: The term וָו (vav) is primarily found in the descriptions of the tabernacle in the book of Exodus. These hooks were likely made of metal and were used to hang the curtains of the tabernacle, as well as other items. The use of וָו (vav) highlights the attention to detail and the specific instructions given for the construction of the tabernacle, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions in worship practices. In Exodus 26:32, the Berean Standard Bible states, "Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases." This illustrates the use of hooks in the sacred space, underscoring their functional and symbolic significance in the worship setting. 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 |