Lexical Definition
גָּהַר gâhar (gaw-har') to bend (down) H:V
a primitive root
cast self down, stretch self.
- to prostrate oneself
1) (Qal) to bend, crouch
See Greek: κύπτω
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וַיִּגְהַ֣ר | and he crouched | 1Kgs.18.42 • 2Kgs.4.35 |
| וַיִּגְהַ֖ר | and he crouched | 2Kgs.4.34 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[גָּהַר] verb bend, crouch (so Vrss) —
Qal Imperfect וַיִּגְהַר 1Kgs 18:42 followed by אַרְצָה Elijah, with face between knees; 2Kgs 4:34; 2Kgs 4:35 Elisha, over dead boy, followed by עליו (|| וישׁכב v2Kgs 4:34, compare שׁכב).
גַּו, גֵּו see below גוה. גּוֺב,גּוֺבַי see below גבה
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 18:42 |
| 2 Kings | 4:34 · 4:35 |