Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֵּב”
Understanding gêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
beam, ditch, pit. - a log (as cut out) - also well or cistern (as dug) 1) pit, trench, ditch, beam, rafter 1a) pit, tren...
H1356
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֵּב
Phoneticgabe
Transliterationgêb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beam, ditch, pit. - a log (as cut out) - also well or cistern (as dug) 1) pit, trench, ditch, beam, rafter 1a) pit, trench 1b) beam, rafter
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 6:9 | “So he built the house, and finished it; and covered the house with beams and boards of cedar.” Word: גֵּב (gêb) | |
| 2 Kings 3:16 | “And he said, Thus saith the Lord, Make this valley full of ditches.” Word: גֵּב (gêb) | |
| Jeremiah 14:3 | “And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.” Word: גֵּב (gêb) |