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H1619

גָּרֵב

Gârêb /gaw-rabe'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom the same as גָּרָב
Meaningscabby; Gareb, the name of an Israelite, also of a hill near Jerusalem
KJV usageGareb.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Gârêb — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Gârêb, represented by H1619, is a proper name meaning scabby. It appears 3 times in 3 unique verses. The name is used to identify both an Israelite and a hill located near Jerusalem.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, H1619 is used in two distinct contexts. First, it identifies a person named Gareb, who is described as an Ithrite (2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40). In both instances, he is listed alongside Ira, another Ithrite. Second, the name is used for a geographical location, the hill Gareb, which is mentioned in a prophecy about the restoration of Jerusalem. A measuring line is described as going forth upon this hill as part of defining the city's future boundaries Jeremiah 31:39.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for the use of Gareb:

  • H1389 gibʻâh (hill): A hillock or little hill. This term is used to identify the geographical location of Gareb Jeremiah 31:39. Elsewhere, it is used prophetically, stating that the mountain of the LORD's house will be exalted above the hills Isaiah 2:2.
  • H3505 Yithrîy (Ithrite): A descendant of Jether. This identifies the lineage of the man named Gareb 2 Samuel 23:38. The term also appears in a list of the families of Kirjathjearim 1 Chronicles 2:53.
  • H3318 yâtsâʼ (to go forth): A versatile verb meaning to go out or proceed. In the context of the hill Gareb, it describes how a measuring line will go forth to mark the boundaries of a restored Jerusalem Jeremiah 31:39. It is also used to describe God's word that goeth forth from His mouth Isaiah 55:11.

Theological Significance

The significance of H1619 is tied directly to its specific narrative roles.

  • Personal Identity: As a person, Gareb is identified by his lineage as an Ithrite H3505, alongside his contemporary Ira (2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40). This places him within a specific family group of Israel.
  • Prophetic Landmark: As a place, the hill Gareb serves as a key landmark in a prophecy of Jerusalem's future restoration and expansion. Its inclusion in the path of the measuring line H6957 signifies its role in God's defined and promised boundaries for His people Jeremiah 31:39.
  • Dual Application: The use of Gareb as both a personal name and a place name illustrates how names in scripture can carry significance across different contexts, linking people and the land in the biblical record.

Summary

In summary, H1619 Gârêb is a specific name used for both a person and a place. While appearing only three times, its usage is precise. It identifies Gareb the Ithrite within the historical records of Israel (2 Samuel 23:38, 1 Chronicles 11:40) and establishes the hill of Gareb as a boundary marker in a significant prophecy of Jerusalem's restoration Jeremiah 31:39. The name connects the identity of an individual with the geography of God's covenant promises.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 3 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • גָּרֵב
  • גָּרֵב

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1389 גִּבְעָה feminine from the same as גֶּבַע; a hillock; hill, little hill. H3505 יִתְרִי patronymically from יֶתֶר; a Jithrite or descendant of Jether; Ithrite. H3318 יָצָא a primitive root; to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct H6957 קַו or קָו; from קָוָה (compare קָוֶה); a cord (as connecting), especially formeasuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 3 verses across 3 of the 39 books. Most frequent in 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Jeremiah (1 verse each); never once in the other 36.

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2 Samuel
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1 Chronicles
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Jeremiah

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.