Definition
a primitive root; to drag off roughly; by implication, to bring up the cud (i.e. ruminate); by analogy, to saw
Traditional renderings: catch, chew, × continuing, destroy, saw.
Traditional renderings: catch, chew, × continuing, destroy, saw.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּרַר:
- ἀνάγωanagō“to lead”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Leviticus 11:7יִגָּ֑ר · chewAnd the pig, though it has a split hoof completely divided, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.
- 1 Kings 7:9מְגֹרָר֥וֹת · and trimmedAll these buildings were constructed with costly stones, cut to size and trimmed with saws inside and out from the foundation to the eaves, and from the outside to the great courtyard.
- Proverbs 21:7יְגוֹרֵ֑ם · will sweep them awayThe violence of the wicked will sweep them away because they refuse to do what is just.
- Hosea 7:14יִתְגּוֹרָ֖רוּ · They slash themselvesThey do not cry out to Me from their hearts when they wail upon their beds. They slash themselves for grain and new wine, but turn away from Me.
- Habakkuk 1:15יְגֹרֵ֣הוּ · he catches themThe foe pulls all of them up with a hook; he catches them in his dragnet, and gathers them in his fishing net; so he rejoices gladly.