Strong’s H1494

גַּזָז

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

gazaz

Pronunciation

gah-ZAHZ

Definition

To shear, cut off

Meaning

to cut off, to shear a, flock, shave the hair, to destroy an enemy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "gazaz" primarily means to shear or cut off, often used in the context of shearing sheep. It can also imply cutting or removing something, such as hair or other materials. The action of shearing is both literal and metaphorical in the biblical text, symbolizing separation or removal.

Bible references

Genesis 31:19;Genesis 38:12;Genesis 38:13;Deuteronomy 15:19;1 Samuel 25:2;1 Samuel 25:4;1 Samuel 25:7;1 Samuel 25:11;2 Samuel 13:23;2 Samuel 13:24;Job 1:20;Isaiah 53:7;Jeremiah 7:29;Micah 1:16;Nahum 1:12