The meaning of “גָּאָה”
Understanding gâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. - to mount up - hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic...
גָּאָה
gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph. - to mount up - hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic 1) to rise up, grow up, be exalted in triumph 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to rise up 1a2) to grow up 1a3) to be lifted up, be raised up, be exalted
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:1 | “Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the Lord, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.” Word: גָּאָה (gâʼâh) | |
| Exodus 15:21 | “And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the Lord, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.” Word: גָּאָה (gâʼâh) | |
| Job 8:11 | “Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?” Word: גָּאָה (gâʼâh) | |
| Job 10:16 | “For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.” Word: גָּאָה (gâʼâh) | |
| Ezekiel 47:5 | “Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.” Word: גָּאָה (gâʼâh) |
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