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אָ֫בֶן ('áven) – "stone" or "rock." From the root of H1129 meaning to build; stone:- stonework, sling, mass, stony, boulder, crag, weight, stone, plumb line, rock. Biblical Context:
In the Bible, אָ֫בֶן is commonly used to refer to a physical stone or rock, but it also has symbolic connotations.
Exodus 17:6 – God instructs Moses to strike a rock (אָ֫בֶן) to bring forth water, an event that symbolizes God's provision for His people in the desert.
Psalm 18:2 – David describes God as his "rock" (אָ֫בֶן), using this word symbolically to represent strength, refuge, and security.
The word אָ֫בֶן is associated with both the physical object (such as a rock or stone) and the symbolic concept of stability and divine protection |