Strong's Hebrew · H1396
גָּבַר
gâbar · gaw-bar'
Definitionto be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usageexceed, confirm, be great, be mighty, prevail, put to more (strength), strengthen, be stronger, be valiant.
Occurrences25 in the KJV · 24 verses
גָּבַר in Scripture
Genesis 7:18
And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.
Genesis 7:19
And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.
Genesis 7:20
Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.
Genesis 7:24
And the waters prevailed upon the earth an hundred and fifty days.
Genesis 49:26
The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.
Exodus 17:11
And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
1 Samuel 2:9
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
2 Samuel 1:23
Saul and Jonathan were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided: they were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.
2 Samuel 11:23
And the messenger said unto David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out unto us into the field, and we were upon them even unto the entering of the gate.
1 Chronicles 5:2
For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but the birthright was Joseph' s:)
Job 15:25
For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.
Job 21:7
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
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