גֵּבִ֖ים
𐤂𐤁𐤉𐤌
gevim
of locusts
probably from גּוּב (compare גּוֹב); a locust (from its cutting); locust.
Isaiah 33:4 · Word #6
Lexicon H1357
| Lemma | גֵּב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤁 |
| Transliteration | gêb |
| Strong's | H1357 |
| In-context | of locusts |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1357-01
hollows
| Root | גוב (g-w-b) |
| Core Meanings | hollow, cavity, pit, excavation |
| Semantic Range | pits, cisterns, trenches, excavated depressions in the ground; in some contexts a homonymous form can denote locusts, though that sense is distinct. |
| Conceptual Significance | Hollows or pits often function in Scripture as sources of water in arid lands or as symbols of desolation and judgment. Their presence can signify divine provision (when filled) or vulnerability and ruin (when empty or used as traps). |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine common plural noun in the absolute state (HNcmpa). No article or pronominal suffix; simple plural form from גֵּב. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root גוב, conveying the idea of something hollowed out or excavated. As a masculine common plural absolute (HNcmpa), the form is properly rendered with an English plural noun; “hollows” preserves both the core image of a cavity and the grammatical number. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root גוב (hollow, cavity, pit, excavation)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1359-01 |
begov | in Gob (Pit-place) |
H1356-01 |
gevim | dug-out pits |
H1462-01 |
govay | burrower-locust (m.s.); burrower-locusts (m.pl.) |
Word Usage
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 33:4 | גֵּבִ֖ים | gevim | of locusts |