Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1642

Strong's H1642 · Hebrew

גְּרָר

Gᵉrâr · /gher-awr'/

Number
H1642
Language
Hebrew
Original word
גְּרָר
Transliteration
Gᵉrâr
Pronunciation
gher-awr'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

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.

Gerar10×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis8 verses
Genesis 10:19

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 20:1

And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.

Genesis 20:2

And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.

Genesis 26:1

And 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 26:6

And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:

Genesis 26:17

And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there.

Genesis 26:20

And 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 26:26

Then Abimelech went to him from Gerar, and Ahuzzath one of his friends, and Phichol the chief captain of his army.

2 Chronicles2 verses

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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;