Strong's Lexicon gebir: Lord, Master Original Word: גְּבִיר Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּבַר (gabar), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts of lordship is κύριος (kyrios), Strong's Greek #2962, which also means "lord" or "master." Usage: The term "gebir" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a person of authority or mastery, often translated as "lord" or "master." It conveys a sense of power, control, and leadership, typically in a domestic or societal context. The word implies a hierarchical relationship where the "gebir" holds a position of respect and command. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern societies, the concept of a "lord" or "master" was integral to the social structure. The "gebir" would have been a figure of authority within a household or community, responsible for the welfare and management of those under his care. This role was often associated with patriarchal leadership, where the head of the family or tribe wielded significant influence and decision-making power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gabar Definition lord NASB Translation master (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּבִיר noun masculine lord, Genesis 27:29,37. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lord From gabar; a master -- lord. see HEBREW gabar Forms and Transliterations גְּבִ֞יר גְבִיר֙ גביר gə·ḇîr ḡə·ḇîr gəḇîr ḡəḇîr geVirLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:29 HEB: לְאֻמִּ֔ים הֱוֵ֤ה גְבִיר֙ לְאַחֶ֔יךָ וְיִשְׁתַּחֲוּ֥וּ NAS: down to you; Be master of your brothers, KJV: to thee: be lord over thy brethren, INT: and nations be to you be master of your brothers bow Genesis 27:37 2 Occurrences |
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