Biblica Analytica
H1488 Hebrew

גֵּז

gez

fleece

Lexicon Entry

Definition
fleece
Transliteration
gez
Strong's Number
H1488
Occurrences
4
Semantic Domain
Movement & Travel

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "gez" (Strong's number: H1488) is a verb that translates to "fleece." However, its semantic domain extends beyond textiles to imply movement or travel, likely indicating that the object in question is lightweight or non-local. The use of "gez" in biblical contexts suggests that it can signify an object that is easily carried away or transferred. This broader meaning underscores the idea of fluid or disconnected motion rather than a settled or anchored state. A key aspect of its usage lies in the idea of separation, detachment, or removal, rather than mere lightweight or transience. In the four biblical occurrences of "gez", its meaning remains fixed to this concept of disconnection or removal. This consistent application of "gez" underscores its importance in describing states of transition, movement, or change.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1488
Lemma
גֵּז
Transliteration
gez
Definition
fleece
Occurrences
4
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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

Occurrences in Scripture

4 total occurrences across the text