Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1379

Strong's H1379 · Hebrew

גָּבַל

gâbal · /gaw-bal'/

Number
H1379
Language
Hebrew
Original word
גָּבַל
Transliteration
gâbal
Pronunciation
gaw-bal'
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

properly, to twist as arope; to bound (as by a line)

KJV: be border, set (bounds about).

Root / derivation: a primitive root; also as a denominative from H1366 (גְּבוּל)

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּבַל across 5 verses.

border2×
bounds2×
set1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus2 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Joshua1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1379 (gâbal) mean?

properly, to twist as arope; to bound (as by a line)

How many times does H1379 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1379 (גָּבַל) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “border.”

How is gâbal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1379 is rendered as “border” (2×), “bounds” (2×), “set” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word גָּבַל come from?

a primitive root; also as a denominative from H1366 (גְּבוּל)