Strong’s H1471

גּוֹי

Part of speech

noun masculine; proper name, of a people

Transliteration

gowy

Pronunciation

goy

Definition

Nation, people, Gentile

Meaning

a foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

Usage

The Hebrew word "goy" primarily refers to a nation or a group of people. In the Old Testament, it is often used to describe non-Israelite nations, commonly referred to as "Gentiles." However, it can also refer to the nation of Israel itself, emphasizing the collective identity of a people group. The term underscores the idea of a distinct community bound by common cultural, ethnic, or political ties.

Bible references

Genesis 10:5;Genesis 10:5;Genesis 10:20;Genesis 10:31;Genesis 10:32;Genesis 10:32;Genesis 12:2;Genesis 14:1;Genesis 14:9;Genesis 15:14;Genesis 17:4;Genesis 17:5;Genesis 17:6;Genesis 17:16;Genesis 17:20;Genesis 18:18;Genesis 18:18;Genesis 20:4;Genesis 21:13;Genesis 21:18;Genesis 22:18;Genesis 25:23;Genesis 26:4;Genesis 35:11;Genesis 35:11