Strong's H1642 · Hebrew
גְּרָר
Gᵉrâr · /gher-awr'/
Definition
Gerar, a Philistine city
KJV: Gerar.
Root / derivation: probably from H1641 (גָּרַר); a rolling country;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גְּרָר across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis8 verses
And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. Gaza: Heb. Azzah
Genesis 20:1And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
Genesis 20:2And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
Genesis 26:1And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.
Genesis 26:6And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:
Genesis 26:17And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.
Genesis 26:20And the herdmen of Gerar did strive with Isaac's herdmen, saying, The water is ours: and he called the name of the well Esek; because they strove with him. Esek: that is, Contention
Genesis 26:26Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.
2 Chronicles2 verses
And Asa and the people that were with him pursued them unto Gerar: and the Ethiopians were overthrown, that they could not recover themselves; for they were destroyed before the LORD, and before his host; and they carried away very much spoil. destroyed: Heb. broken
2 Chronicles 14:14And they smote all the cities round about Gerar; for the fear of the LORD came upon them: and they spoiled all the cities; for there was exceeding much spoil in them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1642 (Gᵉrâr) mean?
Gerar, a Philistine city
How many times does H1642 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1642 (גְּרָר) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Gerar.”
How is Gᵉrâr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1642 is rendered as “Gerar” (10×).
Where does the Hebrew word גְּרָר come from?
probably from H1641 (גָּרַר); a rolling country;