1397. geber

Lexicon

geber: Man, strong man, warrior

Original Word: גֶּבֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: geber
Pronunciation: gheh'-ber
Phonetic Spelling: (gheh'-ber)
Definition: Man, strong man, warrior
Meaning: a valiant man, warrior, a person simply

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

every one, man, mighty

From gabar; properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply -- every one, man, X mighty.

see HEBREW gabar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gabar
Definition
man
NASB Translation
boy (1), everyone (1), man (54), man's (3), men (8), warrior (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. גֶּ֫בֶר₆₆ noun masculine man (Late Hebrew id., MI¹⁶ גברן (plural), Aramaic גְּבַר, ; Assyrian gabru, rival is Akkadian Loan-word according to Schr^{JLZ 1874, 200} Dl^{S 120, Sm. Chald. Gen. 286}) — Deuteronomy 22:5 39t.; גָּ֑בֶר Job 3:3 13t.; construct גְּבַּר Psalm 18:26 (= 2 Samuel 22:26 גִּבּוֺר but ᵐ5 ᵑ6 read גֶּבֶר); plural גְּבָרים Jeremiah 41:16 10t.; — man as strong, distinguished from women, children, and non-combatants whom he is to defend, chiefly poetic Exodus 10:11; Numbers 24:3,15 (E) Exodus 12:37; Joshua 7:14,17,18 (J) Deuteronomy 22:5 (twice in verse); Judges 5:30; 2 Samuel 23:1; 1 Chronicles 23:3; 1 Chronicles 24:4; 1 Chronicles 26:12; Job 3:3 14t. Job; Psalm 18:26 8t. Psalms; Proverbs 6:34 7t. Proverbs; Isaiah 22:17; Jeremiah 17:5 8t. Jeremiah; Lamentations 3:1,27,35,39; Daniel 8:15; Micah 2:2; Habakkuk 2:5; Zechariah 13:7; also 1 Samuel 10:21 ᵐ5 We Dr; = each (of locusts) Joel 2:8, compare אישׁ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּבַר (gabar), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G435 (ἀνήρ, anēr): A man, husband, or individual male, often used to denote a man in contrast to a woman or child.
• G444 (ἄνθρωπος, anthrōpos): A human being, either male or female, emphasizing humanity in general.
• G730 (ἀνήρ, anēr): Similar to G435, used to denote a man or husband, often highlighting gender roles.
• G1415 (δυνατός, dynatos): Powerful, mighty, or able, often used to describe strength or capability.
• G2908 (κραταιός, krataios): Strong, mighty, or powerful, emphasizing physical or metaphorical strength.
• G2909 (κρείττων, kreittōn): Better, stronger, or more excellent, often used in comparative contexts to denote superiority in strength or quality.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of strength, capability, and masculinity found in the Hebrew "geber," illustrating the continuity of these concepts across the biblical languages.

Usage: The word "geber" is used in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe men, often highlighting their strength, valor, or warrior-like qualities. It is distinct from other Hebrew words for "man," such as אִישׁ (ish) or אָדָם (adam), by its connotation of strength and might.

Context: • General Description: "Geber" is a masculine noun used to describe a man, particularly one who is strong, valiant, or warrior-like. It is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to emphasize the qualities of strength and courage.
• Biblical Context: In the Hebrew Bible, "geber" appears in various books, including Psalms, Proverbs, and Job, often in contexts that highlight human strength or the lack thereof in comparison to God's power. For example, in Job 3:3, the term is used in a lament, "May the day of my birth perish, and the night it was said, 'A boy is conceived!'" Here, "boy" is translated from "geber," emphasizing the potential strength and future of the child.
• Theological Implications: The use of "geber" underscores the biblical theme of human strength and its limitations. While men are called to be strong and courageous, true strength is ultimately found in reliance on God. This is evident in passages where human strength is contrasted with divine power, reminding believers of their dependence on God.
• Cultural Significance: In ancient Israelite society, being a "geber" was associated with roles of leadership, protection, and provision. The term carries connotations of responsibility and honor, reflecting societal values placed on strength and valor.

Forms and Transliterations

גְּבָרִ֞ים גֶ֙בֶר֙ גֶ֣בֶר גֶ֥בֶר גֶּ֔בֶר גֶּ֖בֶר גֶּ֗בֶר גֶּ֜בֶר גֶּ֣בֶר גֶּ֥בֶר גֶּ֭בֶר גֶּֽבֶר־ גָ֑בֶר גָּ֑בֶר גָּ֔בֶר גָּ֗בֶר גָּֽבֶר׃ גָֽבֶר׃ גבר גבר־ גבר׃ גברים הַ֝גֶּ֗בֶר הַ֠גְּבָרִים הַ֭גֶּבֶר הַגְּבָרִ֖ים הַגְּבָרִ֛ים הַגְּבָרִ֤ים הַגְּבָרִים֙ הַגֶּ֔בֶר הַגֶּ֖בֶר הַגֶּ֗בֶר הַגֶּ֙בֶר֙ הַגֶּ֣בֶר הגבר הגברים וְגֶ֣בֶר וְגֶ֥בֶר וּכְגֶ֖בֶר וגבר וכגבר כְּגֶ֣בֶר כְגֶ֣בֶר כגבר לְ֭גֶבֶר לְגֶ֣בֶר לִגְבָרִ֔ים לַגְּבָרִ֑ים לַגְּבָרִ֔ים לַגְּבָרִֽים׃ לַגֶּ֔בֶר לגבר לגברים לגברים׃ מִגֶּ֣בֶר מגבר cheGever gā·ḇer ḡā·ḇer gāḇer ḡāḇer Gaver gə·ḇā·rîm ge·ḇer ḡe·ḇer ge·ḇer- gəḇārîm geḇer ḡeḇer geḇer- gevaRim gever hag·gə·ḇā·rîm hag·ge·ḇer haggəḇārîm haggeḇer haggevaRim hagGever kə·ḡe·ḇer ḵə·ḡe·ḇer kəḡeḇer ḵəḡeḇer keGever lag·gə·ḇā·rîm lag·ge·ḇer laggəḇārîm laggeḇer laggevaRim lagGever lə·ḡe·ḇer ləḡeḇer Legever liḡ·ḇā·rîm liḡḇārîm ligvaRim mig·ge·ḇer miggeḇer migGever ū·ḵə·ḡe·ḇer ucheGever ūḵəḡeḇer veGever wə·ḡe·ḇer wəḡeḇer

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 10:11
HEB: לְכֽוּ־ נָ֤א הַגְּבָרִים֙ וְעִבְד֣וּ אֶת־
NAS: now, the men [among you], and serve
KJV: Not so: go now ye [that are] men, and serve
INT: Go now the men and serve the LORD

Exodus 12:37
HEB: אֶ֧לֶף רַגְלִ֛י הַגְּבָרִ֖ים לְבַ֥ד מִטָּֽף׃
NAS: hundred thousand men on foot, aside
KJV: on foot [that were] men, beside
INT: thousand foot men aside children

Numbers 24:3
HEB: בְעֹ֔ר וּנְאֻ֥ם הַגֶּ֖בֶר שְׁתֻ֥ם הָעָֽיִן׃
NAS: And the oracle of the man whose eye
KJV: hath said, and the man whose eyes
INT: of Beor and the oracle of the man is opened eye

Numbers 24:15
HEB: בְעֹ֔ר וּנְאֻ֥ם הַגֶּ֖בֶר שְׁתֻ֥ם הָעָֽיִן׃
NAS: And the oracle of the man whose eye
KJV: hath said, and the man whose eyes
INT: of Beor and the oracle of the man is opened eye

Deuteronomy 22:5
HEB: יִהְיֶ֤ה כְלִי־ גֶ֙בֶר֙ עַל־ אִשָּׁ֔ה
NAS: shall not wear man's clothing,
KJV: shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man
INT: wear clothing man's and A woman

Deuteronomy 22:5
HEB: וְלֹא־ יִלְבַּ֥שׁ גֶּ֖בֶר שִׂמְלַ֣ת אִשָּׁ֑ה
NAS: nor shall a man put
KJV: unto a man, neither shall a man put
INT: nor put man clothing A woman's

Joshua 7:14
HEB: יְהוָ֔ה יִקְרַ֖ב לַגְּבָרִֽים׃
NAS: takes shall come near man by man.
KJV: shall take shall come man by man.
INT: the LORD near man

Joshua 7:17
HEB: מִשְׁפַּ֤חַת הַזַּרְחִי֙ לַגְּבָרִ֔ים וַיִּלָּכֵ֖ד זַבְדִּֽי׃
NAS: near man by man, and Zabdi
KJV: of the Zarhites man by man;
INT: the family of the Zerahites man was taken and Zabdi

Joshua 7:18
HEB: אֶת־ בֵּית֖וֹ לַגְּבָרִ֑ים וַיִּלָּכֵ֗ד עָכָ֞ן
NAS: near man by man; and Achan,
KJV: his household man by man;
INT: brought his household man was taken and Achan

Judges 5:30
HEB: רַחֲמָתַ֙יִם֙ לְרֹ֣אשׁ גֶּ֔בֶר שְׁלַ֤ל צְבָעִים֙
NAS: for every warrior; To Sisera
KJV: to every man a damsel
INT: two every warrior A spoil of dyed

2 Samuel 23:1
HEB: יִשַׁ֗י וּנְאֻ֤ם הַגֶּ֙בֶר֙ הֻ֣קַם עָ֔ל
NAS: declares, The man who was raised
KJV: said, and the man [who was] raised up
INT: of Jesse declares the man was raised high

1 Chronicles 23:3
HEB: מִסְפָּרָ֤ם לְגֻלְגְּלֹתָם֙ לִגְבָרִ֔ים שְׁלֹשִׁ֥ים וּשְׁמוֹנָ֖ה
NAS: by census of men was 38,000.
KJV: by their polls, man by man, was thirty
INT: and their number their polls man was thirty and eight

1 Chronicles 24:4
HEB: רַבִּ֞ים לְרָאשֵׁ֧י הַגְּבָרִ֛ים מִן־ בְּנֵ֥י
NAS: chief men were found
KJV: chief men found
INT: more chief men than the descendants

1 Chronicles 26:12
HEB: הַשֹּֽׁעֲרִ֜ים לְרָאשֵׁ֧י הַגְּבָרִ֛ים מִשְׁמָר֖וֹת לְעֻמַּ֣ת
NAS: the chief men, [were given] duties
KJV: [even] among the chief men, [having] wards
INT: of the gatekeepers the chief men duties like

Job 3:3
HEB: אָ֝מַ֗ר הֹ֣רָה גָֽבֶר׃
NAS: [which] said, A boy is conceived.'
KJV: [in which] it was said, There is a man child conceived.
INT: said conceive A boy

Job 3:23
HEB: לְ֭גֶבֶר אֲשֶׁר־ דַּרְכּ֣וֹ
NAS: [Why is light given] to a man whose
KJV: [Why is light given] to a man whose way
INT: A man whose way

Job 4:17
HEB: מֵ֝עֹשֵׂ֗הוּ יִטְהַר־ גָּֽבֶר׃
NAS: before God? Can a man be pure before
KJV: than God? shall a man be more pure
INT: his maker be pure every one

Job 10:5
HEB: שְׁ֝נוֹתֶ֗יךָ כִּ֣ימֵי גָֽבֶר׃
NAS: Or Your years as man's years,
KJV: of man? [are] thy years as man's days,
INT: your years years man's

Job 14:10
HEB: וְגֶ֣בֶר יָ֭מוּת וַֽיֶּחֱלָ֑שׁ
NAS: But man dies and lies prostrate.
KJV: But man dieth, and wasteth away:
INT: man dies and lies

Job 14:14
HEB: אִם־ יָמ֥וּת גֶּ֗בֶר הֲיִ֫חְיֶ֥ה כָּל־
NAS: If a man dies, will he live
KJV: If a man die, shall he live
INT: If dies A man live All

Job 16:21
HEB: וְיוֹכַ֣ח לְגֶ֣בֶר עִם־ אֱל֑וֹהַּ
NAS: O that a man might plead with God
KJV: O that one might plead for a man with God,
INT: plead A man with God

Job 22:2
HEB: הַלְאֵ֥ל יִסְכָּן־ גָּ֑בֶר כִּֽי־ יִסְכֹּ֖ן
NAS: Can a vigorous man be of use to God,
KJV: Can a man be profitable unto God,
INT: to God use man Or man be useful

Job 33:17
HEB: מַעֲשֶׂ֑ה וְגֵוָ֖ה מִגֶּ֣בֶר יְכַסֶּֽה׃
NAS: And keep man from pride;
KJV: and hide pride from man.
INT: conduct pride man and keep

Job 33:29
HEB: שָׁל֣וֹשׁ עִם־ גָּֽבֶר׃
NAS: these oftentimes with men,
KJV: God oftentimes with man,
INT: three with men

Job 34:7
HEB: מִי־ גֶ֥בֶר כְּאִיּ֑וֹב יִֽשְׁתֶּה־
NAS: What man is like Job, Who
KJV: What man [is] like Job,
INT: What man Job drinks

65 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1397
65 Occurrences

ḵə·ḡe·ḇer — 2 Occ.
ḡā·ḇer — 14 Occ.
gə·ḇā·rîm — 1 Occ.
ḡe·ḇer — 18 Occ.
hag·gə·ḇā·rîm — 6 Occ.
hag·ge·ḇer — 12 Occ.
kə·ḡe·ḇer — 1 Occ.
lag·gə·ḇā·rîm — 3 Occ.
lag·ge·ḇer — 1 Occ.
lə·ḡe·ḇer — 2 Occ.
liḡ·ḇā·rîm — 1 Occ.
mig·ge·ḇer — 1 Occ.
ū·ḵə·ḡe·ḇer — 1 Occ.
wə·ḡe·ḇer — 2 Occ.