Strong's H1482 · Hebrew
גּוּר
gûwr · /goor/
Definition
a cub (as still abiding in the lair), especially of the lion
KJV: whelp, young one.
Root / derivation: or (shortened) גֻּר; perhaps from H1481 (גּוּר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גּוּר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Ezekiel3 verses
And say, What is thy mother? A lioness: she lay down among lions, she nourished her whelps among young lions.
Ezekiel 19:3And she brought up one of her whelps: it became a young lion, and it learned to catch the prey; it devoured men.
Ezekiel 19:5Now when she saw that she had waited, and her hope was lost, then she took another of her whelps, and made him a young lion.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1482 (gûwr) mean?
a cub (as still abiding in the lair), especially of the lion
How many times does H1482 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1482 (גּוּר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “whelp.”
How is gûwr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1482 is rendered as “whelp” (3×), “whelps” (3×), “ones” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גּוּר come from?
or (shortened) גֻּר; perhaps from H1481 (גּוּר);