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H1518 · Hebrew · Old Testament
גִּיחַ
Giyach
Verb
To burst forth; break out; gush out

Definition

The Hebrew verb giyach means to burst forth or break out — like water gushing from a spring, a child breaking forth from the womb, or a force suddenly erupting.

Usage & Theological Significance

Giyach is used for the moment of birth when a child bursts forth from the womb (Psalm 22:9 — 'you brought me out of the womb'), and for water gushing out of the earth. This word captures the irresistible, sudden, life-giving power of God at work. The Spirit of God is associated with this kind of sudden outpouring — breaking through barriers and bursting forth with new life. It anticipates Pentecost, where the Spirit burst forth upon the disciples like a rushing wind.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 22:9 Yet you brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you, even at my mother's breast.
Ezekiel 32:2 You are like a lion among the nations; you are like a monster in the seas, churning the water with your feet and muddying the streams.
Job 38:8 Who shut up the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb,
Job 40:23 When the river rages, it is not alarmed; it is secure, though the Jordan should surge against its mouth.
Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.

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