The meaning of “גְּבוּרָה”
Understanding gᵉbûwrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine passive participle from the same as גִּבּוֹר force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. - for...
גְּבוּרָה
feminine passive participle from the same as גִּבּוֹר force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength. - force (literally or figuratively) - by implication, valor, victory 1) strength, might 1a) strength 1b) might, valour, bravery 1c) might, mighty deeds (of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:18 | “And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear.” Word: גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) | |
| 1 Kings 16:5 | “Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?” Word: גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 20:6 | “And said, O Lord God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?” Word: גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) | |
| Psalms 89:13 | “Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.” Word: גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:15 | “For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” Word: גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) |