The meaning of “גֶּבֶר”

Understanding Geber reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1398

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

גֶּבֶר

Phoneticgheh'-ber

TransliterationGeber

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as גֶּבֶר Geber. - § Geber = "warrior" - Geber, the name of two Israelites 1) the son of Uri, an officer of Solomon, overseer of Gilead

Scripture References

1 total references

Reference	Text
1 Kings 4:19	“Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Kings

Book Distribution

1 Kings1

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