Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גָּרָב”
Understanding gârâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
scab, scurvy. - scurf (from itching) 1) itch, scab
H1618
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גָּרָב
Phoneticgaw-rawb'
Transliterationgârâb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
scab, scurvy. - scurf (from itching) 1) itch, scab
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 21:20 | “Or crookbackt, or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, or hath his stones broken;” Word: גָּרָב (gârâb) | |
| Leviticus 22:22 | “Blind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the Lord, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the Lord.” Word: גָּרָב (gârâb) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:27 | “The Lord will smite thee with the botch of Egypt, and with the emerods, and with the scab, and with the itch, whereof thou canst not be healed.” Word: גָּרָב (gârâb) |