גֶּ֫בֶר (ge.ver)
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Geber
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 Hebrew noun geber refers to a man, specifically one who has reached maturity or holds a position of authority. In the Old Testament, it often carries a connotation of strength or warrior-like capability, distinguishing an adult male from a child or a subordinate.
This particular proper name appears only once in Scripture, at 1 Kings 4:19. There, Geber is identified as the son of Uri and serves as an official under King Solomon, overseeing the region of Gilead. The name itself likely reflects his role or character, meaning "warrior" or "strong man," fitting for a royal administrator in a centralized kingdom.
Its solitary occurrence highlights how personal names in biblical texts can encode social status or family heritage. By naming an overseer Geber, the text subtly reinforces the expectation of capability and strength associated with his office within Solomon’s administrative structure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Geber appears just once in Scripture, marking Geber son of Uri as an official under King Solomon in 1 Kings 4:19. The word itself means a grown man or warrior, suggesting strength and maturity. In this context, it highlights the capability required for leadership within Solomon’s kingdom.
For your faith, this brief mention reminds us that God uses people with distinct strengths for His purposes. Whether in ancient administration or modern service, He calls individuals to be reliable and strong in their duties. This single name shows how personal character aligns with divine assignment.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Geber1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גֶּ֥בֶר1×