Hebrew · H1516, H2028

גֵּיא הַהֲרֵגָה

A gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent) · slaughter

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גַּיְאH1516a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)

Pronunciationgayĕʾ

A deep, narrow valley defined by steep sides rather than flowing water or seasonal drainage

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הֲרֵגָהH2028slaughter

Pronunciationhărēgāh

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What does גֵּיא הַהֲרֵגָה (ge haharegah) mean in the Bible?

גַּיְא · הֲרֵגָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Valley of Slaughter".

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What does גַּיְא · הֲרֵגָה mean in the Bible?

גַּיְא · הֲרֵגָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Valley of Slaughter".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1516, H2028?

H1516, H2028 is connected to 67 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. Valley of Slaughter

Strong'sH1516, H2028

Lexical occurrences67 verses

Source Gloss

Valley of Slaughter

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