Geber — the meaning of the Hebrew name גֶּבֶר

גֶּבֶר

Geber · pronounced gheh'-ber · Strong's H1398 · a man

Geber means Geber, the name of two Israelites.

Built from

גֶּבֶר geber (the same as, H1397) — properly, a valiant man or warrior open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

the same as H1397; Geber, the name of two Israelites.

First appearance

1Kgs 4:19 Geber the son of Uri was in the country of Gilead, in the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and he was the only officer which was in the land. (KJV)

Every verse that names Geber

1 occurrence in 1 verse — 1 Kings

1Kgs 4:19

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