Word: DA@

Pronounce: ay-beh'

Strong: H16

Orig: from 14 (in the sense of bending toward); the papyrus:--swift. H14

Use: TWOT-3c Noun Masculine

Grk Strong:

1) reed, papyrus
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Probably ships made of reeds or papyrus were the clipper sailing ships of those days because of their speed.