Strong’s H1613
גּפֶר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
gopher
Pronunciation
GO-fer
Definition
Gopher
Meaning
a kind of tree, wood, the cypress
Usage
The term "gopher" is used in the Bible to refer to a type of wood. It is specifically mentioned in the context of the construction of Noah's Ark. Due to its singular occurrence, the exact species of wood is unknown, and various translations and interpretations have been proposed, including cypress, cedar, or pine.
Bible references
Genesis 6:14