Hebrew · H1368, H2428

גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל

Powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant · probably a force , whether of men, means or other resources; an army , wealth , virtue , valor , strength

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גִּבּוֹר H1368 powerful ; by implication, warrior , tyrant

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חַיִל H2428 probably a force , whether of men, means or other resources; an army , wealth , virtue , valor , strength

Pronunciation ḥayil

Multivalent force: military strength, economic resources, or moral valor—power in any consequential form.

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What does גִּבּוֹרֵי חַיִל (gibborei chayil) mean in the Bible?

גִּבּוֹר · חַיִל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Mighty men, able men, men of strength or capacity.".

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What does גִּבּוֹר · חַיִל mean in the Bible?

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1368, H2428?

H1368, H2428 is connected to 394 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. Mighty men, able men, men of strength or capacity.

Strong's H1368, H2428

Lexical occurrences 394 verses

Source Gloss

Mighty men, able men, men of strength or capacity.

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