Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גְּרָר”
Understanding Gᵉrâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from גָּרַר; a rolling country Gerar. - § Gerar = "a lodging place" - Gerar, a Philistine city 1) a Philistine ...
H1642
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גְּרָר
Phoneticgher-awr'
TransliterationGᵉrâr
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from גָּרַר; a rolling country Gerar. - § Gerar = "a lodging place" - Gerar, a Philistine city 1) a Philistine town south of Gaza, modern 'Umm'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
10 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:6 | “And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:” Word: גְּרָר (Gᵉrâr) | |
| 2 Chronicles 14:14 | “And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the Lord came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.” Word: גְּרָר (Gᵉrâr) |