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גָּאָה H1342
H1342 is the Hebrew word גָּאָה, transliterated gâʼâh and said gaw-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it triumphed.
What it means
to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gloriously, grow up, increase, be risen, triumph.
Verses using גָּאָה
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 15:1 · KJV
Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Exodus 15:21 · KJV
And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Job 8:11 · KJV
Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?
Job 10:16 · KJV
For it increaseth. Thou huntest me as a fierce lion: and again thou shewest thyself marvellous upon me.
Ezekiel 47:5 · KJV
Afterward he measured a thousand; and it was a river that I could not pass over: for the waters were risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1342 mean?
H1342 is the Hebrew word גָּאָה (gâʼâh), meaning to mount up; hence, in general, to rise, (figuratively) be majestic.
How is H1342 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it triumphed (2 times), gloriously (2 times), grow up (1 time), increaseth (1 time), risen (1 time).
How many times does H1342 appear in the Bible?
גָּאָה (gâʼâh) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1342 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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