Strong's Lexicon garab: Scab, Itch Original Word: גָּרָב Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to scratch Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "garab," as it is a specific Hebrew term for a skin condition. However, Greek terms related to skin diseases or uncleanness might be considered in broader studies. Usage: The Hebrew word "garab" refers to a skin condition characterized by scabs or an itch. It is used in the context of physical ailments, often associated with uncleanness or disease. In the biblical text, it is typically mentioned in lists of afflictions or curses. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, skin diseases were not only medical concerns but also had significant religious and social implications. Conditions like "garab" could render a person ceremonially unclean, affecting their ability to participate in community and worship activities. The Levitical laws provided guidelines for diagnosing and managing such conditions, reflecting the importance of purity and health in the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an itch, a scab NASB Translation eczema (2), scab (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּרָב noun [masculine] itch, scab (Arabic  , Aramaic גַּרְבָּא,  , Assyrian garabu Dl§ 162) — גָּרָב Leviticus 21:20; Leviticus 22:22; Deuteronomy 28:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scab, scurvy From an unused root meaning to scratch; scurf (from itching) -- scab, scurvy. Forms and Transliterations גָרָב֙ גרב וּבַגָּרָ֖ב ובגרב ḡā·rāḇ ḡārāḇ gaRav ū·ḇag·gā·rāḇ ūḇaggārāḇ uvaggaRavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: בְּעֵינ֑וֹ א֤וֹ גָרָב֙ א֣וֹ יַלֶּ֔פֶת NAS: in his eye or eczema or scabs KJV: in his eye, or be scurvy, or scabbed, INT: his eye or eczema or scabs Leviticus 22:22 Deuteronomy 28:27 3 Occurrences |
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