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גָּרַף H1640
H1640 is the Hebrew word גָּרַף, transliterated gâraph and said gaw-raf'. The King James Version most often renders it swept them away.
What it means
to bear off violently.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: sweep away.
Verses using גָּרַף
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Judges 5:21 · KJV
The river of Kishon swept them away, that ancient river, the river Kishon. O my soul, thou hast trodden down strength.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1640 mean?
H1640 is the Hebrew word גָּרַף (gâraph), meaning to bear off violently.
How is H1640 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it swept them away (1 time).
How many times does H1640 appear in the Bible?
גָּרַף (gâraph) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1640 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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