Lexicon gav: Back, body, midst Original Word: גַּו Strong's Exhaustive Concordance back Another form for gev; the back -- back. see HEBREW gev NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition the back NASB Translation back (2), backs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גַּו] noun [masculine] back — only suffix גַּוֶּ֑ךָ 1 Kings 14:9, גַּוֵּ֑ךְ Ezekiel 23:35, גַּוָּם Nehemiah 9:26; — always ׳הִשְׁלִיךְ אַחֲרֵי ג cast behind the back, i.e. put out of mind, ignore, reject ׳י 1 Kings 14:9; Ezekiel 23:35, and his law Nehemiah 9:26. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hollow or curve.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Strong's Hebrew Number 1458, as the concept of "back" or "inner part" is often contextually translated in the Greek Septuagint and New Testament writings. However, related Greek terms that convey similar meanings include "νῶτον" (noton) for "back" and "μέσος" (mesos) for "midst" or "middle." Usage: The word "gav" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the back or the inner part of a person or object. It is often used metaphorically to describe the inner workings or the core of something. Context: The Hebrew word גַּו (gav) appears in the Old Testament to describe the back or the inner part of a person or object. It is a term that conveys the idea of something that is not immediately visible, often referring to the inner or hidden aspects. In the context of the human body, it denotes the back, which is the part of the body that is not seen when facing someone. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe the inner workings or the core of an object or concept, emphasizing the idea of something that is central or essential. The usage of "gav" in the Hebrew Bible is relatively rare, and it is often found in poetic or metaphorical contexts, highlighting the depth and complexity of the subject being described. Forms and Transliterations גַוֵּ֑ךְ גַוֶּֽךָ׃ גַוָּ֔ם גוך גוך׃ גום gavVam gavVech gavVecha ḡaw·wām ḡaw·we·ḵā ḡaw·wêḵ ḡawwām ḡawwêḵ ḡawweḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 14:9 HEB: הִשְׁלַ֖כְתָּ אַחֲרֵ֥י גַוֶּֽךָ׃ ס NAS: and have cast Me behind your back-- KJV: and hast cast me behind thy back: INT: cast behind your back Nehemiah 9:26 Ezekiel 23:35 3 Occurrences |
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