גּוּף

gûwph · /goof/

Number

H1479

Language

Hebrew

Original word

גּוּף

Transliteration

gûwph

Pronunciation

goof

KJV occurrences

1 verse

Definition

properly, to hollow or arch, i.e. (figuratively) close; to shut

KJV: shut.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גּוּף across 1 verse.

shut1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Nehemiah1 verse

Nehemiah 7:3

And I said unto them, Let not the gates of Jerusalem be opened until the sun be hot; and while they stand by, let them shut the doors, and bar them: and appoint watches of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, every one in his watch, and every one to be over against his house.

Topics that use this word

Watchmen

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1479 (gûwph) mean?

properly, to hollow or arch, i.e. (figuratively) close; to shut

How many times does H1479 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1479 (גּוּף) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “shut.”

How is gûwph translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1479 is rendered as “shut” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word גּוּף come from?

a primitive root;