גָּבַר

Strong’s Definition

to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

exceed, confirm, be great, be mighty, prevail, put to more (strength), strengthen, be stronger, be valiant.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to prevail, have strength, be strong, be powerful, be mighty, be great
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(piel) to make strong, strengthen
• 4.(hiphil)
• 5.(hithpael)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gâbar; Pronunciation: gaw-bar'