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Hebrew · H1618

גָּרָב

Scurf (from itching)

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גָּרָבH1618

What does גָּרָב mean in the Bible?

גָּרָב is a Hebrew word meaning "scurf (from itching)".

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Questions this entry answers

What does גָּרָב mean in the Bible?

גָּרָב is a Hebrew word meaning "scurf (from itching)".

How does the BSB render H1618?

The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include a festering rash (2), and scabs (1).

Where does גָּרָב appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Leviticus 21:20. Its strongest book concentrations include Leviticus (2), Deuteronomy (1).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
a festering rash2×Leviticus 21:20, Leviticus 22:22
and scabs1×Deuteronomy 28:27
Show sample aligned rows
Leviticus 21:20גָרָב֙toa festering rashNoun - masculine singularLeviticus 22:22גָרָב֙toa festering rashNoun - masculine singularDeuteronomy 28:27וּבַגָּרָ֖בtoand scabsConjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowLeviticus 21:20
Aligned rows3
Books represented2
Leviticus2Deuteronomy1
Source forms
גָרָב֙2xḡā·rāḇLeviticus 21:20, Leviticus 22:22
וּבַגָּרָ֖ב1xū·ḇag·gā·rāḇDeuteronomy 28:27
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine singular2xLeviticus 21:20, Leviticus 22:22
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular1xDeuteronomy 28:27
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

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