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גָּרַס H1638
H1638 is the Hebrew word גָּרַס, transliterated gâraç and said gaw-ras'. The King James Version most often renders it breaketh.
What it means
to crush; also (intransitively and figuratively) to dissolve.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: break.
Verses using גָּרַס
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 119:20 · KJV
My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times.
Lamentations 3:16 · KJV
He hath also broken my teeth with gravel stones, he hath covered me with ashes.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1638 mean?
H1638 is the Hebrew word גָּרַס (gâraç), meaning to crush; also (intransitively and figuratively) to dissolve.
How is H1638 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it breaketh (1 time), also broken (1 time).
How many times does H1638 appear in the Bible?
גָּרַס (gâraç) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1638 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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