Quick Definition
watchtower
Strong's Definition
a watch-tower
Derivation: from H974 (בָּחַן) (in the sense of keeping a look-out);
KJV Usage: tower.
TWOT Reference: 230b
Outline of Biblical Usage
1) watchtower
STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Hebrew Lexicon
בַּ֫חַן (ba.chan) — watchtower. watchtower
UBS Dictionary of Biblical Hebrew
noun m · בַּחוּן
Fortifications | ≈ עֹפֶל
watch-tower exact meaning unsure: = construction from which a relatively large area can be overlooked; ► built in order to provide security and protection to the surrounding area
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Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
בַּ֫חַן n.[m.] watch-tower, Is 32:14. done