The meaning of “גּוּז”
Understanding gûwz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bring, cut off. - properly, to shear off - but used only in the (figuratively) sense of passing rapidly 1) to pass over,...
גּוּז
bring, cut off. - properly, to shear off - but used only in the (figuratively) sense of passing rapidly 1) to pass over, pass away 1a) (Qal) to pass away (of life) 2) (TWOT) to bring, cut off
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 11:31 | “And there went forth a wind from the Lord, and brought quails from the sea, and let them fall by the camp, as it were a day’s journey on this side, and as it were a day’s journey on the other side, round about the camp, and as it were two cubits high upon the face of the earth.” Word: גּוּז (gûwz) | |
| Psalms 90:10 | “The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” Word: גּוּז (gûwz) |
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