What does גָּרֵב mean in the Bible?
גָּרֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "Gareb , the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem".
Hebrew · H1619
גָּרֵב
Gareb , the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem
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גָּרֵבH1619
What does גָּרֵב mean in the Bible?
גָּרֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "Gareb , the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H1619?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include Gareb (2), of Gareb (1).
Where does גָּרֵב appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at 2 Samuel 23:38. Its strongest book concentrations include 1 Chronicles (1), 2 Samuel (1), Jeremiah (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 ItGareb2×2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40
of Gareb1×Jeremiah 31:39
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Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned row2 Samuel 23:38
Aligned rows3
Books represented3
2 Samuel11 Chronicles1Jeremiah1
Source forms
גָּרֵ֖ב2xgā·rêḇ2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40
גָּרֵ֑ב1xgā·rêḇJeremiah 31:39
Parsing patterns
Noun - proper - masculine singular2x2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40
Noun - proper - feminine singular1xJeremiah 31:39
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Gareb , the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem
Source Gloss
Gareb , the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem
Extended definition
Gareb.
Word Origins
גָּרֵב is built from this root: