גָּחוֹן
ga.chonbellyHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
probably from H1518; (compare H1521) the external abdomen, belly (as the source of the faetus)
Traditional renderings: belly.
Traditional renderings: belly.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּחוֹן:
- κοιλίαkoilia“belly/womb/stomach”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Genesis 3:14גְּחֹנְךָ֣ · your bellySo the LORD God said to the serpent: “Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and every beast of the field! On your belly will you go, and dust you will eat, all the days of your life.
- Leviticus 11:42גָּח֜וֹן · its bellyDo not eat any creature that moves along the ground, whether it crawls on its belly or walks on four or more feet; for such creatures are detestable.