Strong’s H1516

גַּיְא

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

gay'

Pronunciation

gah'-ee

Definition

Valley

Meaning

a gorge

Usage

The Hebrew word "gay" refers to a valley, often a narrow gorge or ravine. It is used in the Bible to describe both literal valleys and metaphorical low points or places of danger. Valleys in biblical times were significant for their strategic military importance, agricultural value, and as places of habitation.

Bible references

Numbers 21:20;Deuteronomy 3:29;Deuteronomy 4:46;Deuteronomy 34:6;Joshua 8:11;Joshua 15:8;Joshua 15:8;Joshua 18:16;Joshua 18:16;Joshua 19:14;Joshua 19:27;1 Samuel 13:18;1 Samuel 17:3;1 Samuel 17:52;2 Samuel 8:13;2 Kings 2:16;2 Kings 14:7;2 Kings 23:10;1 Chronicles 4:14;1 Chronicles 4:39;1 Chronicles 18:12;2 Chronicles 14:10;2 Chronicles 25:11;2 Chronicles 26:9;2 Chronicles 28:3