גֵּב
gev
beam
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "gev" (Strong's number: H1356B) is a noun indicating a beam. Its semantic domain is Construction & Crafts, revealing its connection to building and creating structures. The word's relatively rare occurrence in the Bible, with only one mention, suggests it was likely a specialized term used in a specific context. Given its definition as a beam, "gev" likely referred to a horizontal or vertical structural member in a building or other architectural feature. The word's connection to the semantic domain of Construction & Crafts implies it played a significant role in the creation or repair of those structures. Without more information, its significance to the broader narrative or theme of the Bible is unclear, but it certainly highlights the importance of building materials and techniques in ancient Israelite culture.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text