Strong’s H1357

גֵּב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

geb

Pronunciation

ghev

Definition

Cistern, pit, reservoir

Meaning

a locust

Usage

The Hebrew word "geb" refers to a cistern or pit, typically used for storing water. In the arid climate of ancient Israel, cisterns were essential for collecting and preserving rainwater for use during dry seasons. The term can also metaphorically represent a place of entrapment or danger, as pits were sometimes used as prisons or traps.

Bible references

Isaiah 33:4