Strong's Lexicon gazah: To cut off, shear Original Word: גָּזָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gazah," the concept of cutting or separating can be found in Greek words such as "ἀποκόπτω" (apokoptō - to cut off) and "κείρω" (keirō - to shear). Usage: The Hebrew verb "gazah" primarily means "to cut off" or "to shear." It is often used in the context of shearing sheep, which was a common agricultural practice in ancient Israel. The term can also metaphorically imply cutting off or removing something, often in a decisive or complete manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, sheep shearing was a significant agricultural activity, marking a time of harvest and celebration. It was a communal event that involved not only the physical act of shearing but also social gatherings and feasting. The process of shearing was essential for obtaining wool, a valuable commodity for clothing and trade. The metaphorical use of "gazah" to mean cutting off or removing something reflects the decisive nature of the action, often implying a form of judgment or separation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cut NASB Translation took (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּזָה] verb cut, (cut off, sever), √ of גָּזִית (compare Talmud גְּזָא cut off); hence perhaps Qal Participle active suffix גּוֺזִי Psalm 71:6 thou art he that severed me from my mother's womb (De Che; ᵐ5 σκεπαστής, De proposes Εκσπαστής, see ᵐ5 Psalm 22:10; ᵑ9 protector compare ᵐ5, Thes Ew Hup Pe benefactor, compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance take A primitive root (akin to guwz); to cut off, i.e. Portion out -- take. see HEBREW guwz Forms and Transliterations גוֹזִ֑י גוזי ḡō·w·zî ḡōwzî goZiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 71:6 HEB: אִ֭מִּי אַתָּ֣ה גוֹזִ֑י בְּךָ֖ תְהִלָּתִ֣י NAS: from [my] birth; You are He who took me from my mother's KJV: from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's INT: my mother's who took my praise is continually 1 Occurrence |
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, Talmud גְּזָא id.); — text and meaning dubious; "" 
