Hebrew · H3871, H68 · unreviewed

לוּחֹת אֲבָנִים

Probably meaning to glisten ; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal · a stone

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לוּחַ H3871 probably meaning to glisten ; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal
Pronunciation lûḥa
Polished surface receptive to inscription; primarily denotes stone tablets bearing divine law or covenant terms.
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אֶבֶן H68 a stone
Pronunciation ʾeven
Foundation and witness: stone marks covenant, builds altars, and testifies to God's permanence and judgment
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What does לוּחֹת אֲבָנִים (luchot avanim) mean in the Bible?

לוּחַ · אֶבֶן is a Hebrew word meaning "Stone tablets — the covenant's written, physical, indestructible deposit".

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Meaning

Stone tablets — the covenant's written, physical, indestructible deposit
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