Strong's Lexicon gachon: Belly, Abdomen Original Word: גָּחוֹן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to move or crawl Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for "gachon," as it is a specific Hebrew term. However, the concept of unclean animals is addressed in the New Testament, such as in Acts 10:12-14, where Peter's vision challenges traditional Jewish dietary laws. Usage: The Hebrew word "gachon" refers to the belly or abdomen, particularly in the context of creatures that move along the ground. It is often used to describe the underbelly of animals, especially those that crawl or slither, such as reptiles. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "gachon" is closely associated with creatures that are considered unclean according to Levitical law. The belly or abdomen of such creatures is often highlighted to emphasize their mode of movement and their distinction from other animals. This reflects the broader biblical theme of distinguishing between clean and unclean animals, which was a significant aspect of Israelite religious and cultural identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition belly (of reptiles) NASB Translation belly (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּחוֺן noun masculine belly, of reptiles (compare perhaps Assyrian gi—innu, cord (from twisting ?) ZimBP 104) — גְּחֹנְךָ Genesis 3:14 (J) of the serpent, compare גָּחוֺן Leviticus 11:42 (P). גחר (? compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance belly Probably from giyach; the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus (compare Giychown)) -- belly. see HEBREW giyach see HEBREW Giychown Forms and Transliterations גְּחֹנְךָ֣ גָּח֜ seg type='large'>וֹ seg>ן גחון גחנך gā·ḥō·wn gaChon gāḥōwn gə·ḥō·nə·ḵā gechoneCha gəḥōnəḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 3:14 HEB: הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה עַל־ גְּחֹנְךָ֣ תֵלֵ֔ךְ וְעָפָ֥ר NAS: of the field; On your belly you will go, KJV: of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, INT: of the field on your belly will go and dust Leviticus 11:42 2 Occurrences |
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retire, retreat, etc.) 
