Biblica Analytica
H1378 Hebrew

גָּבִישׁ

ga.vish

crystal

Lexicon Entry

Definition
crystal
Transliteration
ga.vish
Strong's Number
H1378
Occurrences
1

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word גָּבִישׁ (gavis) is transliterated as ga.vish and defined as "crystal." Its occurrence in the Bible is limited to one instance, suggesting it may be a less common or specialized term. The definition itself conveys a clear and precise meaning, referencing a specific type of transparent or glassy material often associated with rock or minerals. Given its single occurrence, the range of usage for this word appears to be quite narrow. It's difficult to predict its potential applications or associations without more context, but its meaning as "crystal" provides a clear starting point for understanding its significance. The use of this word in one specific instance may emphasize its importance or uniqueness in that particular context. Further study of the biblical passage containing this word would be necessary to fully appreciate its significance and meaning within the broader narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1378
Lemma
גָּבִישׁ
Transliteration
ga.vish
Definition
crystal
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text