Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גְּבִיר”
Understanding gᵉbîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
lord. - a master 1) lord, ruler
H1376
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גְּבִיר
Phoneticgheb-eer'
Transliterationgᵉbîyr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lord. - a master 1) lord, ruler
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:29 | “Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.” Word: גְּבִיר (gᵉbîyr) | |
| Genesis 27:37 | “And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son?” Word: גְּבִיר (gᵉbîyr) |
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