גֵּב (gêb) — Beam
Hebrew word study: גֵּב (gêb), Strong's H1356. a log (as cut out); also well or cistern (as dug)
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
a log (as cut out); also well or cistern (as dug)
KJV translation words: beam, ditch, pit.
Strong's H1356 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Kings 6:9 and last appears in Jeremiah 14:3.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 3)
- 1 Kings 6:9 — גֵּבִים — beams
- 2 Kings 3:16 — גֵּבִים — ditches
- Jeremiah 14:3 — גֵּבִים — the cisterns
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: H1461 גּוּב (gûwb).
Entries whose derivation names this word: H1374 גֵּבִים (Gêbîym).
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Frequently asked questions
What does gêb (H1356) mean?
A log (as cut out); also well or cistern (as dug).
How is H1356 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H1356 as: beam, ditch, pit..
How often does גֵּב (gêb) appear?
Strong's H1356 is tagged on 4 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Kings 6:9 and last appears in Jeremiah 14:3.
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