Strong’s H0068

אֶבֶן

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

eben

Pronunciation

EH-ben

Definition

Stone

Meaning

a stone

Usage

The Hebrew word "eben" primarily refers to a stone or rock. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, including as a building material, a tool for judgment, a symbol of strength and permanence, and a metaphor for spiritual truths. The term can denote anything from small stones to large rocks or even precious stones.

Bible references

Genesis 2:12;Genesis 11:3;Genesis 28:11;Genesis 28:18;Genesis 28:22;Genesis 29:2;Genesis 29:3;Genesis 29:3;Genesis 29:8;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 31:45;Genesis 31:46;Genesis 31:46;Genesis 35:14;Genesis 49:24;Exodus 7:19;Exodus 15:5;Exodus 15:16;Exodus 17:12;Exodus 20:25;Exodus 21:18;Exodus 24:12;Exodus 25:7;Exodus 25:7;Exodus 28:9