Strong’s H5646

עָב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ab

Pronunciation

ohb

Definition

Medium, necromancer, spiritist

Meaning

an architrave

Usage

The term 'ob refers to a medium or necromancer, someone who communicates with the dead or familiar spirits. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often associated with practices that are forbidden by God, as they involve seeking guidance or knowledge from sources other than Him.

Bible references

1 Kings 7:6;Ezekiel 41:25;Ezekiel 41:26