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ebony

Meaning of “ebony”

A hard, heavy wood capable of a fine polish.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Ezekiel 27:15

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The KJV occurrence

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Ezekiel 27:15
The men of Dedan were thy merchants; many isles were the merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present horns of ivory and ebony.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Ezekiel 27:15 · retained source text

The men of Dedan were thy merchants, many Iles were the merchandise of thine hand: they brought thee for a present, hornes of Iuorie, and Ebenie.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A species of hard, heavy and durable wood, which admits of a fine polish or gloss.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 650