Strong's H1379 · Hebrew
גָּבַל
gâbal · /gaw-bal'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus2 verses
And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:
Exodus 19:23And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it.
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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)