Strong’s H1589

גָּנַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ganab

Pronunciation

gah-NAHV

Definition

To steal

Meaning

to thieve, to deceive

Usage

The Hebrew verb "ganab" primarily means "to steal" or "to carry away secretly." It is used in the context of taking something that does not belong to oneself, often with an element of stealth or deceit. This term is frequently associated with theft, robbery, and the violation of property rights as outlined in the Mosaic Law.

Bible references

Genesis 30:33;Genesis 31:19;Genesis 31:20;Genesis 31:26;Genesis 31:27;Genesis 31:30;Genesis 31:32;Genesis 31:39;Genesis 31:39;Genesis 40:15;Genesis 40:15;Genesis 44:8;Exodus 20:15;Exodus 21:16;Exodus 22:1;Exodus 22:7;Exodus 22:12;Exodus 22:12;Leviticus 19:11;Deuteronomy 5:19;Deuteronomy 24:7;Joshua 7:11;2 Samuel 15:6;2 Samuel 19:3;2 Samuel 19:3