Strong's H1460 · Hebrew
גֵּו
gêv · /gave/
Definition
the back; by analogy, the middle
KJV: [phrase] among, back, body.
Root / derivation: from H1342 (גָּאָה) (corresponding to H1354 (גַב));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גֵּו across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart
Proverbs 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool's back.
Isaiah3 verses
Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. for peace: or, on my peace came great bitterness thou hast in: Heb. thou hast loved my soul from the pit
Isaiah 50:6I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.
Isaiah 51:23But I will put it into the hand of them that afflict thee; which have said to thy soul, Bow down, that we may go over: and thou hast laid thy body as the ground, and as the street, to them that went over.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1460 (gêv) mean?
the back; by analogy, the middle
How many times does H1460 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1460 (גֵּו) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “back.”
How is gêv translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1460 is rendered as “back” (5×), “among” (1×), “body” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גֵּו come from?
from H1342 (גָּאָה) (corresponding to H1354 (גַב));