Lexicon Geber: Man, strong man, warrior Original Word: גֶּבֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Geber The same as geber; Geber, the name of two Israelites -- Geber. see HEBREW geber NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gabar Definition an Isr. name NASB Translation Geber (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. גֶּ֫בֶר proper name, masculine an official of Solomon 1 Kings 4:19 (compare בֶּןגֶּֿבֶר 1 Kings 4:13, p. 122 above) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּבַר (gabar), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Geber, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concept of strength or prevailing, associated with the root גָּבַר, can be related to Greek terms like ἰσχυρός (ischyros, Strong's Greek 2478), meaning "strong" or "mighty." Usage: The name Geber appears in the context of the administrative divisions during the reign of King Solomon. It is used to identify one of Solomon's officials. Context: Geber is mentioned in the context of King Solomon's administrative organization of Israel. In 1 Kings 4:19, Geber is listed as one of the twelve officials appointed by Solomon to provide provisions for the king and his household. Each official was responsible for one month of the year. Geber was in charge of the region of Gilead, which included the territories of Sihon, king of the Amorites, and Og, king of Bashan. This area was known for its fertile land and strategic importance. Geber's role was crucial in maintaining the supply chain and ensuring the prosperity of Solomon's kingdom. The name Geber, meaning "strong man" or "warrior," reflects the qualities expected of someone in such a significant administrative position. Forms and Transliterations גֶּ֥בֶר גבר ge·ḇer geḇer GeverLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:19 HEB: גֶּ֥בֶר בֶּן־ אֻרִ֖י NAS: Geber the son of Uri, KJV: Geber the son of Uri INT: Geber the son of Uri |
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