Strong's Lexicon gahar: To bend, to bow down Original Word: גָּהַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gahar," the concept of bowing or bending down can be related to Greek words such as προσκυνέω (proskuneo - Strong's G4352), which means to worship or bow down in reverence. Usage: The Hebrew verb "gahar" primarily means to bend or bow down. It is often used in contexts where an individual physically lowers themselves, either in reverence, submission, or to perform a specific action. The act of bowing or bending down can symbolize humility, respect, or the act of serving. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, bowing down was a common gesture of respect and submission. It was often performed in the presence of a king or deity as a sign of honor and reverence. The physical act of lowering oneself was a powerful symbol of acknowledging authority or expressing deep emotion, such as grief or supplication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bend, crouch NASB Translation crouched down (1), stretched (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּהַר] verb bend, crouch (so Vrss) — Qal Imperfect וַיִּגְהַר 1 Kings 18:42 followed by אַרְצָה Elijah, with face between knees; 2 Kings 4:34,35 Elisha, over dead boy, followed by עליו ("" וישׁכב 2 Kings 4:34, compare שׁכב). גַּו, גֵּו see below גוה. גּוֺב,גּוֺבַי see below גבה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cast self down, stretch self A primitive root; to prostrate oneself -- cast self down, stretch self. Forms and Transliterations וַיִּגְהַ֖ר וַיִּגְהַ֣ר ויגהר vaiyigHar way·yiḡ·har wayyiḡharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 18:42 HEB: רֹ֤אשׁ הַכַּרְמֶל֙ וַיִּגְהַ֣ר אַ֔רְצָה וַיָּ֥שֶׂם NAS: of Carmel; and he crouched down on the earth KJV: of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, INT: the top of Carmel crouched the earth and put 2 Kings 4:34 2 Kings 4:35 3 Occurrences |
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