The meaning of “גָּרָה”
Understanding gârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
contend, meddle, stir up, strive. - properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger 1) to cause strife, stir up, conten...
גָּרָה
contend, meddle, stir up, strive. - properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger 1) to cause strife, stir up, contend, meddle, strive, be stirred up 1a) (Piel) to stir up strife, excite strife 1b)(Hithpael) 1b1) to excite oneself against, engage in strife 1b2) to excite oneself (against foe), wage war
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 2:19 | “And when thou comest nigh over against the children of Ammon, distress them not, nor meddle with them: for I will not give thee of the land of the children of Ammon any possession; because I have given it unto the children of Lot for a possession.” Word: גָּרָה (gârâh) | |
| 2 Kings 14:10 | “Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?” Word: גָּרָה (gârâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 25:19 | “Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast smitten the Edomites; and thine heart lifteth thee up to boast: abide now at home; why shouldest thou meddle to thine hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?” Word: גָּרָה (gârâh) | |
| Proverbs 28:25 | “He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.” Word: גָּרָה (gârâh) | |
| Jeremiah 50:24 | “I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against the Lord.” Word: גָּרָה (gârâh) |
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