Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֵּו”
Understanding gêv reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[phrase] among, back, body. - the back - by analogy, the middle 1) the back, back, midst
H1460
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֵּו
Phoneticgave
Transliterationgêv
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[phrase] among, back, body. - the back - by analogy, the middle 1) the back, back, midst
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
7 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 30:5 | “They were driven forth from among men, (they cried after them as after a thief;)” Word: גֵּו (gêv) | |
| Proverbs 19:29 | “Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. ” Word: גֵּו (gêv) | |
| Isaiah 50:6 | “I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.” Word: גֵּו (gêv) |
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