אַל־תִּתְגָּר בָּם מִלְחָמָה
Properly, to grate , i.e. (figuratively) to anger · a battle (i.e. the engagement ); generally, war (i.e. war-fare )
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Canonical witness: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
גָּרָה H1624 properly, to grate , i.e. (figuratively) to anger
מִלְחָמָה H4421 a battle (i.e. the engagement ); generally, war (i.e. war-fare )
What does אַל־תִּתְגָּר בָּם מִלְחָמָה (al-titgar bam milchamah) mean in the Bible?
גָּרָה · מִלְחָמָה is a Hebrew word meaning "do not stir up conflict or engage them in war".
Full entry for אַל־תִּתְגָּר בָּם מִלְחָמָה (H1624, H4421) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.