Strong's Lexicon gibben: Hunchbacked Original Word: גִּבֵּן Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to be humped" or "to be bent." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "gibben," as it is a specific Hebrew term related to Levitical law. However, the concept of physical blemishes and their implications can be related to Greek terms discussing purity and holiness, such as ἄμωμος (amōmos, Strong's G299) meaning "without blemish." Usage: The term "gibben" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a physical condition characterized by a hunchback or a bent posture. It is specifically mentioned in the context of physical qualifications for priestly service. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, physical wholeness and perfection were highly valued, especially for those serving in the priesthood. The Levitical laws outlined specific physical requirements for priests, reflecting the cultural emphasis on purity and holiness. A hunchback, or "gibben," was considered a physical blemish that disqualified a person from serving as a priest, as outlined in Leviticus 21:20. This reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern context where physical deformities were often seen as imperfections. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition crookbacked, humpbacked NASB Translation hunchback (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּבֵּן adjective crook-backed, hump-backed (compare Aramaic גְּבִין id., Late Hebrew גַּבָּן highlander; also Late Hebrew גבין, Aramaic גבינא,  , all = brow (eye-brow, etc.); compare Arabic  side of forehead), Leviticus 21:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crookbackedFrom an unused root meaning to be arched or contracted; hunch-backed -- crookbackt. Forms and Transliterations גִבֵּ֣ן גבן ḡib·bên gibBen ḡibbênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: אֽוֹ־ גִבֵּ֣ן אוֹ־ דַ֔ק NAS: or a hunchback or a dwarf, KJV: Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, INT: or A hunchback or A dwarf 1 Occurrence |
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