Strong's H1376 · Hebrew
גְּבִיר
gᵉbîyr · /gheb-eer'/
Definition
a master
KJV: lord.
Root / derivation: from H1396 (גָּבַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גְּבִיר across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother's sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.
Genesis 27:37And Isaac answered and said unto Esau, Behold, I have made him thy lord, and all his brethren have I given to him for servants; and with corn and wine have I sustained him: and what shall I do now unto thee, my son? sustained: or, supported
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1376 (gᵉbîyr) mean?
a master
How many times does H1376 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1376 (גְּבִיר) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lord.”
How is gᵉbîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1376 is rendered as “lord” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word גְּבִיר come from?
from H1396 (גָּבַר);