גָּרָה
ga.rah (H1624)
to stir up
AI Word Study
The word "גָּרָה" (ga.rah) is a Hebrew verb that means "to stir up." This action can be physical, implying movement or agitation, but the lexicon data does not limit its scope to just physical movement. The semantic domain of "Physical Action" supports this broad interpretation. The word occurs 14 times in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its importance in various contexts. The verb "גָּרָה" is likely used to describe actions that cause disturbance or change, perhaps even emotional turmoil. Its meaning and usage suggest a dynamic, active process that can have significant effects. The significance of "גָּרָה" lies in its implications of change and movement, which can manifest physically or emotionally. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible underscores its importance in the Hebrew authors' vocabulary, likely indicating its relevance to their understanding of the world and human experience.
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Don’t contend with them; for I will not give you any of their land, no, not so much as for the sole of the foot to tread on, because I have given Mount Seir to Esau for a possession.
Yahweh said to me, “Don’t bother Moab, neither contend with them in battle; for I will not give you any of his land for a possession, because I have given Ar to the children of Lot for a possession.”
When you come near the border of the children of Ammon, don’t bother them, nor contend with them; for I will not give you any of the land of the children of Ammon for a possession, because I have given it to the children of Lot for a possession.”
“Rise up, take your journey, and pass over the valley of the Arnon. Behold, I have given into your hand Sihon the Amorite, king of Heshbon, and his land; begin to possess it, and contend with him in battle.
You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you fall, even you, and Judah with you?’ ”
You say to yourself that you have struck Edom; and your heart lifts you up to boast. Now stay at home. Why should you meddle with trouble, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?’ ”
A wrathful man stirs up contention, but one who is slow to anger appeases strife.
Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them.
One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper.
I have laid a snare for you, and you are also taken, Babylon, and you weren’t aware. You are found, and also caught, because you have fought against Yahweh.
His sons will wage war, and will assemble a multitude of great forces, which will come on, and overflow, and pass through. They will return and wage war, even to his fortress.
“He will stir up his power and his courage against the king of the south with a great army; and the king of the south will wage war in battle with an exceedingly great and mighty army; but he won’t stand; for they will devise plans against him.