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Gibborim (גּבּר, גּבּור) is a Hebrew word that can be glossed "mightiest" which is an intensive for gabar (גּבר) that can be glossed "mighty". Many times it is used of people who are valiant, mighty, or of great stature. There is some confusion about Gibborim as a class of beings because of its use in which describes the Nephilim as mighty (gibborim).
The word gibborim is used in the Tanakh over 150 times and applied to men as well as lions , hunters , soldiers and leaders .
In modern Hebrew the word "gibbor" (the singular form of gibborim), equates with 'hero' (if noun), or 'brave' (if adjective).
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Gibborim may refer to:
- Gibborim (biblical), "Mighty Ones" in the Tanakh
- Gibborim (comics), villainous enties from the comic book series Runaways
The Gibborim are a group of comic book characters in Marvel Comics' award-winning series, Runaways. They were created by author Brian K. Vaughan and artist Adrian Alphona. Debuting in Runaways #13 ( March 2003), in a flashback sequence, the Gibborim are the last known survivors of an ancient race of six-fingered giants who ruled Earth before humanity's dawn, called "elder gods" by Witchfire, and possibly servants of the Judeo-Christian God. Their apparent goal is to wipe the Earth clean of all humanity and reshape the realm to create a new Eden to make their "holy Father" proud. They were the evil benefactors of the Pride. Averaging a rough height of , the Gibborim despise all humans.