Strong’s H3835

לָבַן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

laban

Pronunciation

lah-VAHN

Definition

To be white, to make white, to purify

Meaning

to be, white, to make bricks

Usage

The Hebrew verb "laban" primarily means "to be white" or "to make white." It is used in the context of physical whiteness, such as snow or wool, and metaphorically to signify purity or cleansing. The term can also imply the process of purification or making something clean.

Bible references

Genesis 11:3;Exodus 5:7;Exodus 5:14;Psalm 51:7;Isaiah 1:18;Daniel 11:35;Daniel 12:10;Joel 1:7