Strong's Lexicon gibbeach: Bald, bald-headed Original Word: גִּבֵּחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּבַח (gābach), meaning "to be bald" or "to shave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "gibbeach" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of baldness is not specifically addressed in the same way in the New Testament. However, the Greek word "φαλακρός" (phalakros), meaning "bald," can be considered a general equivalent. Usage: The term "gibbeach" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who is bald or has a bald head. It is often used in a descriptive sense, referring to the physical appearance of an individual. The term can carry a neutral connotation, simply describing a state of being, or it can be used in a context that implies shame or disgrace, depending on the cultural and historical setting. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, hair was often associated with strength, vitality, and honor. The loss of hair, particularly in the form of baldness, could be seen as a sign of aging or weakness. In some contexts, baldness was associated with mourning or shame, as seen in various ancient Near Eastern cultures. However, it is important to note that baldness itself was not inherently negative but could be perceived differently depending on the circumstances. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition having a bald forehead NASB Translation bald on the forehead (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּבֵּחַ adjective having a bald forehead, הוּא ׳ג Leviticus 13:41 (P "" קֵרֵחַ הוּא Leviticus 13:40). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance forehead bald From an unused root meaning to be high (in the forehead); bald in the forehead -- forehead bald. Forms and Transliterations גִּבֵּ֥חַ גבח gib·bê·aḥ gibBeach gibbêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 13:41 HEB: יִמָּרֵ֖ט רֹאשׁ֑וֹ גִּבֵּ֥חַ ה֖וּא טָה֥וֹר NAS: and sides, he is bald on the forehead; he is clean. KJV: toward his face, he [is] forehead bald: [yet is] he clean. INT: becomes his head is bald he is clean 1 Occurrence |
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