גִּבְעָא (giv.a)
giv.a
Gibea
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Gibea, derived from the Hebrew root for "hill," identifies a specific individual in the genealogies of Judah. He appears only once in the Bible, recorded as a son of Sheva and a grandson of Caleb in 1 Chronicles 2:49.
This single mention places him within the extended family line of Caleb, highlighting the growth of his clan during the period of the divided monarchy. While the name itself evokes a geographical feature, here it functions strictly as a personal identifier for this ancestor, preserving his place in the tribal records without further narrative detail.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Gibea comes from a Hebrew word meaning hill. In Scripture, it marks a specific ancestor in the family line of Judah. This single mention connects him to Caleb, a man known for his faithful trust in God. Being part of this lineage shows how God honors those who remain loyal to Him across generations.
Genealogies often feel like long lists of names, but they remind us that every person matters to God. Gibea’s place in the record preserves his identity within a larger story of faithfulness. It encourages us that our lives, however small they may seem, are woven into God’s enduring plan for His people.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Gibea1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גִבְעָ֑א1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 2:49
She bore also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbena and the father of Gibea; and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah.
This verse identifies Gibea as the son of Sheva and grandson of Caleb, anchoring his identity within the tribal records of Judah.