גֶּפֶן

Strong’s Definition

a vine (as twining), especially the grape

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to bend;

KJV Usage

vine, tree.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.vine, vine tree
• 2.of israel (figuratively)
• 3.of stars fading at jehovah's judgment (metaphorically)
• 4.of prosperity

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gephen; Pronunciation: gheh'-fen