The meaning of “גָּחוֹן”
Understanding gâchôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from גִּיחַ; (compare גִּיחוֹן) belly. - the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus ) 1) belly (o...
גָּחוֹן
probably from גִּיחַ; (compare גִּיחוֹן) belly. - the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus ) 1) belly (of reptiles)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:14 | “And the Lord God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life:” Word: גָּחוֹן (gâchôwn) | |
| Leviticus 11:42 | “Whatsoever goeth upon the belly, and whatsoever goeth upon all four, or whatsoever hath more feet among all creeping things that creep upon the earth, them ye shall not eat; for they are an abomination.” Word: גָּחוֹן (gâchôwn) |
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