Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גִּר”
Understanding gir reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
chalk(-stone). - lime (from being burned in a kiln) 1) chalk, lime
H1615
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גִּר
Phoneticgheer
Transliterationgir
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chalk(-stone). - lime (from being burned in a kiln) 1) chalk, lime
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 27:9 | “By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.” Word: גִּר (gir) |