Strong's Lexicon garad: To scrape, scratch Original Word: גָּרַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "garad," related concepts of cleansing or purification can be found in Greek terms such as καθαρίζω (katharizō - Strong's Greek 2511), which means to cleanse or purify. Usage: The Hebrew verb "garad" primarily means to scrape or scratch. It is used in contexts that describe the physical act of scraping or scratching, often in relation to skin or surfaces. The term can imply a sense of removing or peeling away layers, whether for cleansing, healing, or other purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical acts such as scraping or scratching were often associated with personal grooming, health, and ritual purity. The act of scraping could be related to the treatment of skin conditions or the preparation of surfaces for various uses. Understanding the cultural context of cleanliness and purity in ancient Israel helps illuminate the significance of such actions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to scrape, scratch NASB Translation scrape (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּרַד] verb scrape, scratch (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic גְּרַד,  & Phoenician מגרדם flesh-scrapers CIS338. 4; compare also Arabic  peel or strip off bark, shave hair from a hide etc.) — Hithpa`el Infinitive לְהִתְגָּרֵד scrape one's self Job 2:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance scrape A primitive root; to abrade -- scrape. Forms and Transliterations לְהִתְגָּרֵ֖ד להתגרד lə·hiṯ·gā·rêḏ lehitgaRed ləhiṯgārêḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 2:8 HEB: ל֣וֹ חֶ֔רֶשׂ לְהִתְגָּרֵ֖ד בּ֑וֹ וְה֖וּא NAS: a potsherd to scrape himself while he was sitting KJV: him a potsherd to scrape himself withal; and he sat down INT: took A potsherd to scrape he was sitting 1 Occurrence |
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