Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֵּרָה”
Understanding gêrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cud. - the cud (as scraping the throat) 1) cud
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֵּרָה
Phoneticgay-raw'
Transliterationgêrâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cud. - the cud (as scraping the throat) 1) cud
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 11:6 | “And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.” Word: גֵּרָה (gêrâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 14:7 | “Nevertheless these ye shall not eat of them that chew the cud, or of them that divide the cloven hoof; as the camel, and the hare, and the coney: for they chew the cud, but divide not the hoof; therefore they are unclean unto you.” Word: גֵּרָה (gêrâh) |