Strong’s H1517

גִּיד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

giyd

Pronunciation

gheed

Definition

Sinew, tendon

Meaning

a thong, a tendon

Usage

The Hebrew word "גִּיד" (gid) refers to a sinew or tendon, which is a fibrous tissue connecting muscle to bone. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with the sinew of the thigh, particularly in the narrative of Jacob wrestling with the angel.

Bible references

Genesis 32:32;Genesis 32:32;Job 10:11;Job 40:17;Isaiah 48:4;Ezekiel 37:6;Ezekiel 37:8