Strong's H1396 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: גָּבַר (gâbar)

Pronunciation: gaw-bar'

Morphology: v

Derivation: a primitive root

Definition: to be strong; by implication, to prevail, act insolently

KJV Renderings: exceed, confirm, be great, be mighty, prevail, put to more (strength), strengthen, be stronger, be valiant

Senses

1. to prevail, have strength, be strong, be powerful, be mighty, be great
   1. (Qal)
      1. to be strong, mighty
      2. to prevail
   2. (Piel) to make strong, strengthen
   3. (Hiphil)
      1. to confirm, give strength
      2. to confirm (a covenant)
   4. (Hithpael)
      1. to show oneself mighty
      2. to act proudly (toward God)

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