1401. gibbar
Strong's Lexicon
gibbar: Mighty man, strong man, warrior

Original Word: גִּבָר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: gibbar
Pronunciation: ghib-BAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (ghib-bawr')
Definition: Mighty man, strong man, warrior
Meaning: valiant, warrior

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2478 (ischuros): Strong, mighty

- G1415 (dunatos): Powerful, able, mighty

Usage: The term "gibbar" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a person of great strength or valor, often in the context of battle or leadership. It conveys the idea of physical prowess and bravery, typically associated with warriors or champions. The word emphasizes the qualities of strength and might, both in physical and moral terms.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, warriors held a significant place due to the frequent conflicts and the need for defense against surrounding nations. The concept of a "mighty man" was not only about physical strength but also about leadership, courage, and the ability to inspire others. Such figures were often celebrated in songs and stories, serving as examples of ideal masculinity and heroism.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) from the same as gebar
Definition
mighty one
NASB Translation
warriors (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[גִּבָּר] noun masculine mighty one; — plural construct חַיִל גִּבָּרֵיֿ Daniel 3:20 (= Biblical Hebrew גִּבּוֺרֵי חַיִל).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mighty

(Aramaic) intensive of gbar; valiant, or warrior -- mighty.

see HEBREW gbar

Forms and Transliterations
גִּבָּֽרֵי־ גברי־ gib·bā·rê- gibbārê- gibbarei
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 3:20
HEB: וּלְגֻבְרִ֤ין גִּבָּֽרֵי־ חַ֙יִל֙ דִּ֣י
NAS: valiant warriors who
KJV: the most mighty men
INT: certain warriors valiant who

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1401
1 Occurrence


gib·bā·rê- — 1 Occ.















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