Strong's Lexicon Gerar: Gerar Original Word: גְּרָר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to drag away or bring up the cud Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Gerar in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Gerar is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the Philistines. It is mentioned as a region where the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac sojourned. The name may imply a place of lodging or a temporary dwelling. Cultural and Historical Background: Gerar was a city located in the Negev region, south of Gaza. It was part of the Philistine territory during the time of the patriarchs. The Philistines were a significant group in the ancient Near East, known for their conflicts with the Israelites. Gerar is notable for its association with the stories of Abraham and Isaac, who interacted with the Philistine king Abimelech. These narratives highlight themes of covenant, divine protection, and the complexities of living among foreign peoples. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom garar Definition a place S. of Gaza NASB Translation Gerar (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּרָר proper name, of a location south of Gaza, usually identified with modern Umm Jerâr BdPal 159 GuérinJudée ii. 257 ff.; but Wady Jer¥r west of ±Ain †ad£s according to TrumbullKadesh Barnea 61 ff. compare GutheZPV viii 1885, 215; Genesis 20:2; Genesis 26:6,20,26; 2Chron 14:12; 2 Chronicles 14:13; גְּרָ֫רָה Genesis 10:19, 26:1; נַ֫חַל גְּרָר Genesis 26:17; וַיָּגָר בִּגְרָר Genesis 20:1. גרשׂ (Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gerar Probably from garar; a rolling country; Gerar, a Philistine city -- Gerar. see HEBREW garar Forms and Transliterations בִּגְרָֽר׃ בגרר׃ גְּרָ֔ר גְּרָ֖ר גְּרָֽרָה׃ גְרָ֖רָה גְרָ֗ר גרר גררה גררה׃ לִגְרָר֒ לגרר מִגְּרָ֑ר מגרר biḡ·rār bigRar biḡrār gə·rā·rāh ḡə·rā·rāh gə·rār ḡə·rār geRar gərār ḡərār geRarah gərārāh ḡərārāh liḡ·rār ligRar liḡrār mig·gə·rār miggeRar miggərārLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:19 HEB: מִצִּידֹ֔ן בֹּאֲכָ֥ה גְרָ֖רָה עַד־ עַזָּ֑ה NAS: as you go toward Gerar, as far KJV: as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; INT: Sidon go Gerar far Gaza Genesis 20:1 Genesis 20:2 Genesis 26:1 Genesis 26:6 Genesis 26:17 Genesis 26:20 Genesis 26:26 2 Chronicles 14:13 2 Chronicles 14:14 10 Occurrences |
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bray, pound, grind, coarse, Aramaic גְּרַס (rare) crush, 
, crushed, 
crush, destroy; compare following). 
