Strong's Lexicon giach: To burst forth, to break out Original Word: גִּיחַ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of bursting forth or breaking out can be related to Greek terms like "ἐκχέω" (ekcheo - to pour out) or "ἐκρήγνυμι" (ekrēgnumi - to burst forth). Usage: The Hebrew verb "giach" primarily conveys the action of bursting forth or breaking out. It is often used in contexts that describe a sudden or forceful emergence, such as the breaking forth of water or the birth of a child. The term can also imply a sense of vigor or intensity in the action described. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the imagery of water bursting forth was a powerful symbol, often associated with life, fertility, and divine intervention. Water sources were crucial for survival in the arid regions of the Near East, and the sudden appearance of water could be seen as a blessing or a miraculous event. Similarly, childbirth was a significant event, and the use of "giach" in this context underscores the dramatic and life-giving nature of the process. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to giach Definition to break forth NASB Translation stirring (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strive (Aramaic) or (shortened) guwach (Aramaic) {goo'- akh}; corresponding to giyach; to rush forth -- strive. see HEBREW giyach Forms and Transliterations מְגִיחָ֖ן מגיחן mə·ḡî·ḥān megiChan məḡîḥānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:2 HEB: רוּחֵ֣י שְׁמַיָּ֔א מְגִיחָ֖ן לְיַמָּ֥א רַבָּֽא׃ NAS: of heaven were stirring up the great KJV: of the heaven strove upon the great INT: winds of heaven were stirring sea the great 1 Occurrence |
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