The meaning of “גָּוַע”
Understanding gâvaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
die, be dead, give up the ghost, perish. - to breathe out, i.e. (by implication) expire 1) to expire, die, perish, give ...
גָּוַע
die, be dead, give up the ghost, perish. - to breathe out, i.e. (by implication) expire 1) to expire, die, perish, give up the ghost, yield up the ghost, be dead, be ready to die 1a) (Qal) to expire, die, be about to die
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:17 | “And these are the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.” Word: גָּוַע (gâvaʻ) | |
| Numbers 20:3 | “And the people chode with Moses, and spake, saying, Would God that we had died when our brethren died before the Lord!” Word: גָּוַע (gâvaʻ) | |
| Joshua 22:20 | “Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.” Word: גָּוַע (gâvaʻ) | |
| Job 27:5 | “God forbid that I should justify you: till I die I will not remove mine integrity from me.” Word: גָּוַע (gâvaʻ) | |
| Psalms 104:29 | “Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.” Word: גָּוַע (gâvaʻ) |
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