Strong's H1396 · Hebrew
גָּבַר
gâbar · /gaw-bar'/
Definition
to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
KJV: exceed, confirm, be great, be mighty, prevail, put to more (strength), strengthen, be stronger, be valiant.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּבַר across 24 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
24 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis5 verses
And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.
Genesis 7:19And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.
Genesis 7:20Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Genesis 7:24And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.
Genesis 49:26The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel2 verses
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions. pleasant: or, sweet
2 Samuel 11:23And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Job3 verses
Psalms4 verses
Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us? are: Heb. are with us
Psalms 65:3Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away. iniquities: Heb. Words, or, Matters of iniquities
Psalms 103:11For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. as: Heb. according to the height of the heaven
Psalms 117:2For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.
Ecclesiastes1 verse
Zechariah2 verses
And I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them again to place them; for I have mercy upon them: and they shall be as though I had not cast them off: for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them.
Zechariah 10:12And I will strengthen them in the LORD; and they shall walk up and down in his name, saith the LORD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1396 (gâbar) mean?
to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
How many times does H1396 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1396 (גָּבַר) appears in 24 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “prevailed.”
How is gâbar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1396 is rendered as “prevailed” (9×), “prevail” (5×), “great” (2×), “strengthen” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word גָּבַר come from?
a primitive root;