Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of גַּו

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

Definition

another form for גֵּו back. - the back 1) the back

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גַּו

Phoneticgav
Transliterationgav
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
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another form for גֵּו back. - the back 1) the back

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
1 Kings 14:9

But hast done evil above all that were before thee: for thou hast gone and made thee other gods, and molten images, to provoke me to anger, and hast cast me behind thy back:

Word: גַּו (gav)
Nehemiah 9:26

Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.

Word: גַּו (gav)
Ezekiel 23:35

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because thou hast forgotten me, and cast me behind thy back, therefore bear thou also thy lewdness and thy whoredoms.

Word: גַּו (gav)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Kings
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