◄ 1503. geza ►
Strong's Lexicon geza: Stem, stock, trunk Original Word: גֶּזַע Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: geza' Pronunciation: GAY-zah Phonetic Spelling: (geh'-zah) Definition: the trunk, stump of a, tree Meaning: The term גֶּזַע refers to the trunk or stump of a tree. It is used to describe the main stem of a tree that remains after the branches have been cut off or have fallen. Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּזַע (gaza‘), which means "to cut off" or "to cut down." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of a tree's trunk or root is Strong's Greek Number G4491, ῥίζα (rhiza), which means "root." This term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of origin, foundation, and growth. For example, in Romans 11:16-18, the Apostle Paul uses the metaphor of a root to describe the relationship between Israel and the Gentiles, emphasizing the importance of the root as the source of nourishment and stability for the branches. Usage: The word גֶּזַע is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the trunk or stump of a tree, often symbolizing a remnant or a foundation from which new growth can emerge. It appears in contexts that emphasize continuity, hope, or judgment. Context: • The term גֶּזַע is found in the Hebrew Bible and is used metaphorically to convey themes of hope and renewal. In Isaiah 11:1, the word is used to describe the "stump of Jesse," symbolizing the remnant of David's line from which a new leader, the Messiah, will arise: "Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit" (BSB). This imagery suggests that even when a tree is cut down, life can still emerge from its stump, indicating resilience and the promise of restoration. • The concept of a tree stump is also used to illustrate judgment and the consequences of disobedience, as seen in other biblical passages where trees are cut down as a sign of divine judgment. However, the stump remains as a symbol of potential redemption and future growth. • The use of גֶּזַע in biblical literature underscores the importance of roots and foundations, both in a literal and metaphorical sense, highlighting the enduring nature of God's promises and the hope for renewal even after apparent destruction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a stock, stem NASB Translation stem (1), stock (1), stump (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גֶּ֫זַע] noun masculineJob 14:8 stock, stem (Late Hebrew id., compare Syriac stem, trunk) — construct גֶּזַע Isaiah 11:1; suffix גִּזְעוֺ Job 14:8, גִּזְעָם Isaiah 40:24; — stock, stem of a tree Job 14:8 ("" שֹׁרֶשׁ); figurative ישׁי ׳ג 'stem of Jesse Isaiah 11:1 ("" שֹׁרֶשׁ); ׳שֹׁרֵשׁ בָּאָרֶץ ג Isaiah 40:24 ("" נטע, זרע). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stem, stock From an unused root meaning to cut down (trees); the trunk or stump of a tree (as felled or as planted) -- stem, stock. Forms and Transliterations גִּזְעָ֑ם גִּזְעֽוֹ׃ גזעו׃ גזעם מִגֵּ֣זַע מגזע giz‘ām giz‘ōw giz·‘ām giz·‘ōw gizAm gizO mig·gê·za‘ migGeza miggêza‘ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 14:8 HEB: וּ֝בֶעָפָ֗ר יָמ֥וּת גִּזְעֽוֹ׃ NAS: in the ground And its stump dies KJV: in the earth, and the stock thereof die INT: the dry dies stump Isaiah 11:1 HEB: וְיָצָ֥א חֹ֖טֶר מִגֵּ֣זַע יִשָׁ֑י וְנֵ֖צֶר NAS: will spring from the stem of Jesse, KJV: a rod out of the stem of Jesse, INT: will spring A shoot the stem of Jesse branch Isaiah 40:24 HEB: שֹׁרֵ֥שׁ בָּאָ֖רֶץ גִּזְעָ֑ם וְגַם־ נָשַׁ֤ף NAS: Scarcely has their stock taken root KJV: yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root INT: taken the earth has their stock merely blows 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1503 3 Occurrences giz·‘ām — 1 Occ. giz·‘ōw — 1 Occ. mig·gê·za‘ — 1 Occ.