Strong's Lexicon Giba: Hill, Height Original Word: גִּבְעָא Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּבַע (gāvaʿ), meaning "to be high" or "to rise." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Giba," the concept of a hill or elevated place can be related to the Greek word ὄρος (oros), Strong's Greek #3735, meaning "mountain" or "hill." Usage: The Hebrew word "Giba" refers to a hill or elevated place. In the biblical context, it often denotes a physical location that is higher than the surrounding terrain. Hills were significant in ancient Israel for various reasons, including strategic military advantages, religious practices, and as landmarks. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, hills were often chosen as sites for altars and places of worship, both for Yahweh and for pagan deities. The elevation was thought to bring worshippers closer to the divine. Hills also served as lookout points and defensive positions in times of war. The topography of Israel, with its many hills and valleys, made these locations prominent in the daily life and spiritual practices of the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as Geba Definition a desc. of Caleb NASB Translation Gibea (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּבְעָא proper name, masculine a son of Caleb 1 Chronicles 2:49. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gibeah By permutation for gib'ah; a hill; Giba, a place in Palestine -- Gibeah. see HEBREW gib'ah Forms and Transliterations גִבְעָ֑א גבעא ḡiḇ‘ā ḡiḇ·‘ā givALinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:49 HEB: מַכְבֵּנָ֖ה וַאֲבִ֣י גִבְעָ֑א וּבַת־ כָּלֵ֖ב NAS: and the father of Gibea; and the daughter KJV: and the father of Gibea: and the daughter INT: of Machbena and the father of Gibea and the daughter of Caleb |
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