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H1397 · Hebrew · Old Testament
גֶּבֶר
geber
Noun, masculine
man, warrior

Definition

Hebrew word for man emphasizing strength/virility, about 65 times. From g-b-r (to be strong). Unlike ish (person) or adam (human), geber highlights masculine strength.

Usage & Theological Significance

Jeremiah: 'Cursed is the geber who trusts in man' (17:5); 'Blessed is the geber who trusts in the LORD' (17:7). Related gibbor is title for God.

Key Bible Verses

Jeremiah 17:7 Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD.
Psalm 127:5 Blessed is the man who fills his quiver.
Job 3:3 Let the day perish when a man was born.
Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man you discipline.
Lamentations 3:1 I am the man who has seen affliction.

Word Study

Biblical masculinity paradox: true geber strength is found in trust, humility, dependence on God, not raw power.

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