גִּיחַ
gi.ach
“to burst/come out”
Definition
to gush forth (as water), generally to issue
or (shortened) גֹּחַ; a primitive root;
- to burst forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to burst forth 1a2) to draw forth 1a3) to bring forth 1b) (Hiphil) to break forth Aramaic equivalent: gi.ach (*גִּיחַ *"to strive" H1519)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
גִּיחַ appears 5 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
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So all the men of Israel got up from their places and arrayed themselves at Baal-tamar, and the Israelites in ambush charged from their positions west of Gibeah.
Who enclosed the sea behind doorswhen it burst forth from the womb,
Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid;he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.
Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion,like a woman in labor.For now you will leave the cityand camp in the open fields.You will go to Babylon;there you will be rescued;there the LORD will redeem youfrom the hand of your enemies!
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