1388. Giba

Lexicon

Giba: Hill, Height

Original Word: גִּבְעָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Gib`a'
Pronunciation: ghib-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (ghib-aw')
Definition: Hill, Height
Meaning: Giba

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gibeah

By permutation for gib'ah; a hill; Giba, a place in Palestine -- Gibeah.

see HEBREW gib'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as Geba
Definition
a desc. of Caleb
NASB Translation
Gibea (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

גִּבְעָא proper name, masculine a son of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:49.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גֶּבַע (geva), meaning "hill" or "height."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term גִּבְעָא (Giba), as it is a specific proper noun referring to a location in the Hebrew Bible. However, Greek translations of the Old Testament, such as the Septuagint, may use equivalent terms to describe similar geographical features or locations.

Usage: The term "Giba" is used in the context of a geographical location, specifically a town or area mentioned in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Giba is identified as a town or region mentioned in the Old Testament. It is often associated with the tribe of Benjamin, as it is located within their territorial allotment. The name itself suggests a topographical feature, likely a hill or elevated area, which was a common characteristic for settlements in ancient Israel due to strategic and defensive advantages.
• In the biblical narrative, Giba is noted for its proximity to other significant locations and its role in various historical and military events. It is sometimes mentioned in conjunction with other towns or landmarks, providing context for its geographical and cultural significance.
• The town of Giba is referenced in several passages, highlighting its role in the tribal and national history of Israel. It serves as a backdrop for events that illustrate the social and political dynamics of the time.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides translations of these passages, offering insight into the historical and theological implications of Giba's mention in the biblical text.

Forms and Transliterations

גִבְעָ֑א גבעא ḡiḇ‘ā ḡiḇ·‘ā givA

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 2:49
HEB: מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה וַאֲבִ֣י גִבְעָ֑א וּבַת־ כָּלֵ֖ב
NAS: and the father of Gibea; and the daughter
KJV: and the father of Gibea: and the daughter
INT: of Machbena and the father of Gibea and the daughter of Caleb

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1388
1 Occurrence

ḡiḇ·‘ā — 1 Occ.