Strong's H1517 · Hebrew
גִּיד
gîyd · /gheed/
Definition
a thong (as compressing); by analogy, a tendon
KJV: sinew.
Root / derivation: probably from H1464 (גּוּד);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גִּיד across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job2 verses
Ezekiel2 verses
And I will lay sinews upon you, and will bring up flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and ye shall live; and ye shall know that I am the LORD.
Ezekiel 37:8And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1517 (gîyd) mean?
a thong (as compressing); by analogy, a tendon
How many times does H1517 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1517 (גִּיד) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sinews.”
How is gîyd translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1517 is rendered as “sinews” (4×), “sinew” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word גִּיד come from?
probably from H1464 (גּוּד);