Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גְּנֵבָה”
Understanding gᵉnêbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
theft. - stealing, i.e. (concretely) something stolen 1) thing stolen, theft
H1591
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גְּנֵבָה
Phoneticghen-ay-baw'
Transliterationgᵉnêbâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
theft. - stealing, i.e. (concretely) something stolen 1) thing stolen, theft
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 22:3 | “If the sun be risen upon him, there shall be blood shed for him; for he should make full restitution; if he have nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.” Word: גְּנֵבָה (gᵉnêbâh) | |
| Exodus 22:4 | “If the theft be certainly found in his hand alive, whether it be ox, or ass, or sheep; he shall restore double.” Word: גְּנֵבָה (gᵉnêbâh) |
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