Strong's Lexicon gev: Back, body, middle Original Word: גֵּו Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hollow or curved Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gev," the concept of the body or back can be related to Greek terms such as "σῶμα" (soma, Strong's G4983) for body, or "ὀπίσω" (opisō, Strong's G3694) for behind or back. Usage: The Hebrew word "gev" primarily refers to the back or the body, often used in a physical sense to describe the human form. It can also denote the middle or central part of something, emphasizing the idea of a core or central structure. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the body was often seen as a holistic entity, with each part having specific significance. The back, or "gev," was considered a symbol of strength and support, as it is central to the body's structure and function. In a broader sense, the back could also symbolize the burden one carries, both physically and metaphorically, reflecting the challenges and responsibilities of life. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. גֵּו noun [masculine] back — גֵּו absolute unused, construct Proverbs 10:13 2t., suffix גֵּוִי Isaiah 50:6, גֵּוְךָ Isaiah 38:17, גֵּוֵךְ Isaiah 51:23; — back, as beaten, lashed Proverbs 10:13; Proverbs 19:29; Proverbs 26:3 compare Isaiah 50:6; in phrase ׳הִשְׁלִיךְ אַחֲרֵי ג (as גַּו) Isaiah 38:17, of Yahweh's casting sins of penitent behind his back, putting them out of mind; as trodden upon Isaiah 51:23, figurative of extreme humiliation. II. גֵּו noun [masculine] midst, Aramaism (compare Aramaic גַּוָּא, גֵּו middle, Late Hebrew גֵּו midst, interior; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance among, back, body From ga'ah (corresponding to gab); the back; by analogy, the middle -- + among, back, body. see HEBREW ga'ah see HEBREW gab Forms and Transliterations גֵּ֥ו גֵּוִי֙ גֵּוֵ֔ךְ גֵוְךָ֖ גו גוי גוך לְגֵ֣ו לגו ḡê·wə·ḵā gê·wêḵ gê·wî gev geVech geveCha geVi gêw gêwêḵ ḡêwəḵā gêwî lə·ḡêw leGev ləḡêwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 30:5 HEB: מִן־ גֵּ֥ו יְגֹרָ֑שׁוּ יָרִ֥יעוּ NAS: They are driven from the community; They shout KJV: They were driven forth from among [men], (they cried INT: from the community are driven shout Proverbs 10:13 Proverbs 19:29 Proverbs 26:3 Isaiah 38:17 Isaiah 50:6 Isaiah 51:23 7 Occurrences |
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id., belly, Arabic 
midst) 
