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The meaning of גָּרַס

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

Definition

break. - to crush - also (intransitively and figuratively) to dissolve 1) to be crushed, be broken 1a) (Qal) to be crush...

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Strong's Concordance

גָּרַס

Phoneticgaw-ras'
Transliterationgâraç
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

break. - to crush - also (intransitively and figuratively) to dissolve 1) to be crushed, be broken 1a) (Qal) to be crushed 1b) (Hiphil) to crush, break (the teeth)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 119:20

My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.

Word: גָּרַס (gâraç)
Lamentations 3:16

He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.

Word: גָּרַס (gâraç)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution

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