The meaning of “גֶּבֶר”
Understanding geber reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
every one, man, [idiom] mighty. - properly, a valiant man or warrior - generally, a person simply 1) man, strong man, wa...
גֶּבֶר
every one, man, [idiom] mighty. - properly, a valiant man or warrior - generally, a person simply 1) man, strong man, warrior (emphasising strength or ability to fight)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 12:37 | “And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.” Word: גֶּבֶר (geber) | |
| Joshua 7:17 | “And he brought the family of Judah; and he took the family of the Zarhites: and he brought the family of the Zarhites man by man; and Zabdi was taken:” Word: גֶּבֶר (geber) | |
| 1 Chronicles 24:4 | “And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.” Word: גֶּבֶר (geber) | |
| Proverbs 28:21 | “To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.” Word: גֶּבֶר (geber) | |
| Lamentations 3:35 | “To turn aside the right of a man before the face of the most High,” Word: גֶּבֶר (geber) |
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