Strong's Lexicon Geba: Geba Original Word: גֶּבַע Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּבַע (gāvaʿ), meaning "hill" or "height." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Geba, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of a "hill" or "height" can be related to Greek terms like ὄρος (oros), meaning "mountain" or "hill." Usage: Geba is a town in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin, often associated with its strategic military significance due to its elevated position. The name itself suggests a "hill" or "height," indicating its geographical features. Cultural and Historical Background: Geba was a Levitical city given to the descendants of Aaron (Joshua 21:17). It was strategically located near the border of Judah and Israel, making it a significant military outpost. The town played a role in various military campaigns, including those of King Saul and King David. Its proximity to other key locations, such as Gibeah and Michmash, made it an important site in the narratives of the Old Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a Levitical city of Benjamin NASB Translation Geba (17), Maareh-geba* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גֶּ֫בַע proper name, of a location — ׳ג absolute Joshua 21:17 +; construct Judges 20:10 +; גָּ֑בַע Joshua 18:24 +; — Levitical city, in Benjamin Joshua 21:17 = 1 Chronicles 6:45; Joshua 18:24 compare 1 Chronicles 8:6; 1 Kings 15:22; Nehemiah 11:31; also 1 Samuel 13:16 & Judges 20:10,33 ᵑ0, in all three read (גִּבְעַת) גִּבְעָה, compare context; — northernmost city in kingdom of Judah 2 Kings 23:8 from Geba to Beersheba, compare Zechariah 14:10; situated south of pass of Michmash Isaiah 10:29; 1 Samuel 14:5 compare 1 Samuel 13:3; mentioned also 2Chronicles 16:6; Ezra 2:26; Nehemiah 7:30; Nehemiah 12:29; in 1 Samuel 13:18 ᵐ5 We Dr read הַגֶּבַע for ᵑ0 גְּבוּל q. v.; (2Samuel 5:25 read גבעון with ᵐ5 and 1 Chronicles 14:16). — Modern Jeba` RobBR i. 440 f. BdPal 120. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gaba, Geba, Gibeah From the same as gbiya', a hillock; Geba, a place in Palestine -- Gaba, Geba, Gibeah. see HEBREW gbiya' Forms and Transliterations בְּגֶ֔בַע בְּגֶ֣בַע בגבע גֶ֔בַע גֶּ֖בַע גֶּ֤בַע גֶּ֥בַע גָּֽבַע׃ גבע גבע׃ וָגָ֑בַע וָגָ֔בַע וגבע לְגֶ֣בַע לגבע מִגֶּ֖בַע מִגֶּ֣בַע מִגָּ֑בַע מגבע bə·ḡe·ḇa‘ bəḡeḇa‘ beGeva gā·ḇa‘ gāḇa‘ Gava ge·ḇa‘ ḡe·ḇa‘ geḇa‘ ḡeḇa‘ Geva lə·ḡe·ḇa‘ ləḡeḇa‘ leGeva mig·gā·ḇa‘ mig·ge·ḇa‘ miggāḇa‘ migGava miggeḇa‘ migGeva vaGava wā·ḡā·ḇa‘ wāḡāḇa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 18:24 HEB: ק) וְהָֽעָפְנִ֖י וָגָ֑בַע עָרִ֥ים שְׁתֵּים־ NAS: and Ophni and Geba; twelve KJV: and Ophni, and Gaba; twelve INT: Chefar-haamonai and Ophni and Geba cities both Joshua 21:17 Judges 20:10 1 Samuel 13:3 1 Samuel 13:16 1 Samuel 14:5 2 Samuel 5:25 1 Kings 15:22 2 Kings 23:8 1 Chronicles 6:60 1 Chronicles 8:6 2 Chronicles 16:6 Ezra 2:26 Nehemiah 7:30 Nehemiah 11:31 Nehemiah 12:29 Isaiah 10:29 Zechariah 14:10 18 Occurrences |
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