Hebrew · H1368, G2478

גִּבּוֹר

Powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant · forcible (literally or figuratively)

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גִּבּוֹר H1368 powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

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ἰσχυρός G2478 forcible (literally or figuratively)

Pronunciation ischyrós

Denotes physical or moral strength/power; opposite of weakness, emphasizing forceful capability rather than mere existence.

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What does גִּבּוֹר (gibbor) mean in the Bible?

גִּבּוֹר · ἰσχυρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a powerful champion or warrior".

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What does גִּבּוֹר · ἰσχυρός mean in the Bible?

גִּבּוֹר · ἰσχυρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a powerful champion or warrior".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1368, G2478?

H1368, G2478 is connected to 160 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a powerful champion or warrior

Strong's H1368, G2478

Lexical occurrences 160 verses

Source Gloss

a powerful champion or warrior

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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

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