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The meaning of גָּעָה

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

Definition

low. - to bellow (as cattle) 1) (Qal) to low, bellow (of cattle)

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גָּעָה

Phoneticgaw-aw'
Transliterationgâʻâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

low. - to bellow (as cattle) 1) (Qal) to low, bellow (of cattle)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 6:12

And the kine took the straight way to the way of Beth–shemesh, and went along the highway, lowing as they went, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left; and the lords of the Philistines went after them unto the border of Beth–shemesh.

Word: גָּעָה (gâʻâh)
Job 6:5

Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?

Word: גָּעָה (gâʻâh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
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