Strong's H1615 · Hebrew
גִּר
gir · /gheer/
Number
H1615
Language
Hebrew
Original word
גִּר
Transliteration
gir
Pronunciation
gheer
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
lime (from being burned in a kiln)
KJV: chalk(-stone).
Root / derivation: perhaps from H3564 (כּוּר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גִּר across 1 verse.
chalkstones1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1615 (gir) mean?
lime (from being burned in a kiln)
How many times does H1615 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1615 (גִּר) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “chalkstones.”
How is gir translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1615 is rendered as “chalkstones” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גִּר come from?
perhaps from H3564 (כּוּר);