Strong's Lexicon gabish: Crystal, Ice Original Word: גָּבִישׁ Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to freeze Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of clarity and purity can be related to Greek words like "krystallos" (Strong's G2930), which means crystal. Usage: The Hebrew word "gabish" is used to describe a crystalline substance, often understood as crystal or ice. It conveys the idea of something that is clear, pure, and precious. In the context of the Bible, it is used metaphorically to describe the clarity and purity of divine revelation or creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, crystals and precious stones were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. They were often used in religious and royal settings, symbolizing purity, wealth, and divine favor. The use of "gabish" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural appreciation for clarity and purity, both in physical and spiritual contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition crystal NASB Translation crystal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּבִישׁ noun masculine crystal (compare אֶלְגָּבִישׁ hail — on relation of meanings compare Greek κρύσταλλος, & Ethiopic usage of  DiLex. Aeth.759 — Arabic  gypsum, Assyrian gibšu, mass, abundance, COT Gloss) — רָא֯מוֺת וְגָבִישׁ Job 28:18 coral and crystal. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pearl From an unused root (probably meaning to freeze); crystal (from its resemblance to ice) -- pearl. Forms and Transliterations וְ֭גָבִישׁ וגביש Vegavish wə·ḡā·ḇîš wəḡāḇîšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 28:18 HEB: רָאמ֣וֹת וְ֭גָבִישׁ לֹ֣א יִזָּכֵ֑ר NAS: Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned; KJV: shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price INT: Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned 1 Occurrence |
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