Strong's H1494 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: גַּזָז (gazâz)

Pronunciation: gaw-zaz'

POS: gaw-zaz' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (akin to );

Definition: a primitive root (akin to גּוּז); to cut off; specifically to shear aflock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy; cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er).

KJV Usage: cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to shear, mow
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to shear
• 4. 1a2) shearer (participle)
• 5. 1b) (Niphal) to be cut off, be destroyed

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1291
• GREEK G2751

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