עָבָה (ʻâbâh) — Be Thick
Hebrew word study: עָבָה (ʻâbâh), Strong's H5666. to be dense
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to be dense
KJV translation words: be (grow) thick(-er).
Strong's H5666 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 32:15 and last appears in 2 Chronicles 10:10.
How it is rendered in the text
The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.
Forms found in the text
The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.
Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- Deuteronomy 32:15 — עָבִיתָ — you have become bloated
- 1 Kings 12:10 — עָבָה — it is thick
- 2 Chronicles 10:10 — עָבָה — it is thick
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H4568 מַעֲבֶה (maʻăbeh), H5672 עֲבִי (ʻăbîy).
Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.
Frequently asked questions
What does ʻâbâh (H5666) mean?
To be dense.
How is H5666 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H5666 as: be (grow) thick(-er)..
How often does עָבָה (ʻâbâh) appear?
Strong's H5666 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 32:15 and last appears in 2 Chronicles 10:10.
Explore the whole Calcs family here.
Try the Bible Verse Finder.