גָּהַר

ga.harto bend (down)How to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to prostrate oneself
Traditional renderings: cast self down, stretch self.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. 1 Kings 18:42וַיִּגְהַ֣ר · bent down
    So Ahab went up to eat and drink. But Elijah climbed to the summit of Carmel, bent down on the ground, and put his face between his knees.
  2. 2 Kings 4:34וַיִּגְהַ֖ר · As he stretched himself out
    Then Elisha got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eye to eye, and hand to hand. As he stretched himself out over him, the boy’s body became warm.
  3. 2 Kings 4:35וַיִּגְהַ֣ר · and stretched himself out
    Elisha turned away and paced back and forth across the room. Then he got on the bed and stretched himself out over the boy again, and the boy sneezed seven times and opened his eyes.