Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of גָּחוֹן

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

Definition

probably from גִּיחַ; (compare גִּיחוֹן) belly. - the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus ) 1) belly (o...

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גָּחוֹן

Phoneticgaw-khone'
Transliterationgâchôwn
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably from גִּיחַ; (compare גִּיחוֹן) belly. - the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus ) 1) belly (of reptiles)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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