גֵּה
𐤂𐤄
gêh
H1454 pronoun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Masculine singular demonstrative pronoun; typically meaning 'this,' used to specify a particular object, person, or instance proximal to the speaker. Appears only in a single instance in the Masoretic Text; its precise function parallels the standard עֶזֶה (zeh), but the form is otherwise unattested and considered an anomalous or scribal variant rather than a distinct lexical item.
Semantic Range
this (masc. sg. demonstrative pronoun); appears solely in one Masoretic textual instance; considered a scribal or textual variant rather than a lexical word
Root / Etymology
Likely a scribal or textual variant of זֶה (zeh), itself from the root זהה if etymologized, though in practice Hebrew demonstratives are irregular formations. Etymology ultimately uncertain beyond association with pronoun stems.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The form גֵּה (gêh) is hapax legomenon, appearing only once (Malachi 2:3) and widely regarded as a scribal or transmissional error for זֶה ('this'). Ancient versions (such as the Septuagint) and most modern scholars read, emend, or understand the passage as representing the standard masculine singular demonstrative pronoun. The anomalous form does not recur and is not productive in biblical or post-biblical Hebrew. English translations uniformly supply 'this,' following the standard reading. There is no evidence for a distinct or regionally variant pronoun form; contrast with the well-attested זה (zeh, 'this') and זוֹ (zo, 'this' feminine), and note the lack of attestation for gêh as an actual pronoun in Hebrew usage. This entry is included for comprehensive documentation of all forms recorded in the Hebrew Bible, but represents a textual irregularity rather than genuine semantic development.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably a clerical error for זֶה; this; this.
Bantu Hebrew
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זהה (z-h-h) — to signify, indicate, point out
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1454-01 |
גֵּ֤ה | geh | HPdxms |
This | this | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1454-01 |
Ezekiel 47:13 | גֵּ֤ה | geh | HPdxms |
This | this |