Gibor» is a Hebrew word that appears in various passages of the Bible, both in the Old and New Testaments. Its literal meaning is «mighty,» «valiant,» or «strong,» and it is used to describe people, angels, and, in some cases, God Himself.
In the Old Testament, «Gibor» is often associated with warriors and military heroes. For example, in 2 Samuel 23:8, we read about the «sons of David,» among whom was Josheb-basshebeth, a «gibor among the thirty» who killed eight hundred men with his spear in a single battle. In Jeremiah 46:6, God Himself is described as «a gibor who makes the earth shake.»
In the New Testament, «Gibor» appears in relation to Jesus. In Luke 1:32-33, the angel Gabriel announces to Mary that her son will be «called the Son of the Most High» and «the Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,» and adds that «he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will have no end.» The word used for «Mighty» in this passage is «Gibor,» suggesting that Jesus is seen as a powerful and eternal leader.
Here are some examples of verses in which the word «Gibor» appears in the Bible:
«The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle.» (Psalm 24:8)
«Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory.» (Psalm 24:10)
«For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.» (Isaiah 9:6)
«Behold, the Lord GOD shall come with a strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.» (Isaiah 40:10)
«Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by. Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.» (Zechariah 3:7-8)
In summary, «Gibor» is a Hebrew word that is translated as «mighty» or «valiant» in the Bible. It is a word often used to describe the greatness and power of God and serves as a reminder that God is the only truly mighty and valiant one.