Strong's H1616 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: גֵּר (gêr)

Pronunciation: gare

POS: gare Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or (fully) geyr (gare); from ;

Definition: or (fully) geyr (gare); from גּוּר; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner; alien, sojourner, stranger.

KJV Usage: alien, sojourner, stranger.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) sojourner
• 2. 1a) a temporary inhabitant, a newcomer lacking inherited rights
• 3. 1b) of foreigners in Israel, though conceded rights

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G3581
• GREEK G3941
• GREEK G4339

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