Word Study

The meaning of גָּרֵב

Understanding Gârêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1619
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

גָּרֵב

Phoneticgaw-rabe'
TransliterationGârêb
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gareb. - § Gareb = "scabby" - Gareb, the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem n pr m 1) one of the heroes of David's army n pr loc 2) a hill near Jerusalem, apparently southwest

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 23:38

Ira an Ithrite, Gareb an Ithrite,

1 Chronicles 11:40

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Jeremiah 31:39

And the measuring line shall yet go forth over against it upon the hill Gareb, and shall compass about to Goath.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1
1 Chronicles1
Jeremiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'גָּרֵב' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 23:38?