Hebrew · H1482, H738

גּוּר אַרְיֵה

A cub (as still abiding in the lair), especially of the lion · a lion

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גּוּר H1482 a cub (as still abiding in the lair), especially of the lion

Pronunciation gûr

Young predator still dependent on the lair; vulnerable youth with latent ferocity

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אֲרִי H738 a lion

Pronunciation ari

Symbol of strength, ferocity, and predatory power; used metaphorically for God's destructive judgment and human aggression

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What does גּוּר אַרְיֵה (gur aryeh) mean in the Bible?

גּוּר · אֲרִי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lion’s cub".

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What does גּוּר · אֲרִי mean in the Bible?

גּוּר · אֲרִי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "lion’s cub".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1482, H738?

H1482, H738 is connected to 88 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. lion’s cub

Strong's H1482, H738

Lexical occurrences 88 verses

Source Gloss

lion’s cub

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