Strong’s H1472

גְּוִיָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

gviyah

Pronunciation

guh-vee-YAH

Definition

Body, corpse

Meaning

a body

Usage

The Hebrew word "gviyah" primarily refers to a dead body or corpse. It is used in the context of physical death, emphasizing the lifeless state of a human body. The term is often employed in narratives describing death or the aftermath of a battle.

Bible references

Genesis 47:18;Judges 14:8;Judges 14:9;1 Samuel 31:10;1 Samuel 31:12;1 Samuel 31:12;Nehemiah 9:37;Psalm 110:6;Ezekiel 1:11;Ezekiel 1:23;Daniel 10:6;Nahum 3:3;Nahum 3:3