H1379 גָּבַל gâbal → Root

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Root of the גבל gâbal family (8 members).

To bound, mark, or set a limit—primarily referring to delineating borders or boundaries. The verb conveys the act of defining or demarcating a geographic or social limit, especially by means of a measurable or visible marker. In broader contexts, it can reference the act of establishing, marking off, or enclosing a space—generally with a sense of confinement or restriction resulting from an established boundary.

Etymology Root: גבל, signifying 'to bound, to border'. Most likely derived from the common noun גְּבוּל (g'vul, 'border, boundary'), the verb reflects the concrete action of marking or defining a boundary (originally conceivably by twisting a cord or line). The root is generally used in connection with land, territory, or defined spaces, although its semantic development is shaped by the procedural act of enclosure or definition, not just physical surroundings.

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LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Swahili kabila tribe, division kabil

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