The meaning of “גָּעַר”
Understanding gâʻar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
corrupt, rebuke, reprove. - to chide 1) (Qal) to rebuke, reprove, corrupt
גָּעַר
corrupt, rebuke, reprove. - to chide 1) (Qal) to rebuke, reprove, corrupt
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 37:10 | “And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?” Word: גָּעַר (gâʻar) | |
| Ruth 2:16 | “And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.” Word: גָּעַר (gâʻar) | |
| Psalms 106:9 | “He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.” Word: גָּעַר (gâʻar) | |
| Isaiah 54:9 | “For this is as the waters of Noah unto me: for as I have sworn that the waters of Noah should no more go over the earth; so have I sworn that I would not be wroth with thee, nor rebuke thee.” Word: גָּעַר (gâʻar) | |
| Jeremiah 29:27 | “Now therefore why hast thou not reproved Jeremiah of Anathoth, which maketh himself a prophet to you?” Word: גָּעַר (gâʻar) |
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