Lexical Definition
גֶּבֶא gebeʼ (geh'-beh) cistern H:N-M
from an unused root meaning probably to collect
marish, pit.
- a reservoir
- by analogy, a marsh
1) cistern, pool
1a) cistern
1b) pool, marsh
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מִגֶּֽבֶא | from a cistern | Isa.30.14 |
| וּגְבָאָ֛יו | and marshes its | Ezek.47.11 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גֶּ֫בֶא noun masculineEzek 47:11 cistern, pool (compare Arabic watering-trough) —
1. cistern מַיִם מִגֶּ֑בֶא Isa 30:14.
2. pool, marsh גְּבָיָאו Ezek 47:11 (|| כִּצּאֹתָ֯ו).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Isaiah | 30:14 |
| Ezekiel | 47:11 |