The meaning of “גַּזָז”
Understanding gazâz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er). - to cut off - specifically to shear aflock or shave the hair - figura...
גַּזָז
cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er). - to cut off - specifically to shear aflock or shave the hair - figuratively to destroy an enemy 1) to shear, mow 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shear 1a2) shearer (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be cut off, be destroyed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:12 | “And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah’s wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.” Word: גַּזָז (gazâz) | |
| Deuteronomy 15:19 | “All the firstling males that come of thy herd and of thy flock thou shalt sanctify unto the Lord thy God: thou shalt do no work with the firstling of thy bullock, nor shear the firstling of thy sheep.” Word: גַּזָז (gazâz) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:7 | “And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.” Word: גַּזָז (gazâz) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:24 | “And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheepshearers; let the king, I beseech thee, and his servants go with thy servant.” Word: גַּזָז (gazâz) | |
| Job 1:20 | “Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,” Word: גַּזָז (gazâz) |
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