016 אבה ‘ebeh ay-beh’
from 014 (in the sense of bending toward); n m; {See TWOT on 3 @@ "3c" }
AV-swift 1; 1
1) reed, papyrus ++++ Probably ships made of reeds or papyrus were the clipper sailing ships of those days because of their speed.
Curious translation
- Job 9:26 They are passed away as the swift ships [of papyrus]: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.