Strong’s H1616

גֵּר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ger

Pronunciation

gair

Definition

Sojourner, stranger, foreigner, alien

Meaning

a guest, a foreigner

Usage

The term "ger" refers to a non-native person who resides temporarily or permanently among the Israelites. It denotes someone who is not originally part of the Israelite community but lives among them, often seeking refuge or a new life. The "ger" is distinct from a native-born Israelite but is afforded certain protections and rights under the Mosaic Law.

Bible references

Genesis 15:13;Genesis 23:4;Exodus 2:22;Exodus 12:19;Exodus 12:48;Exodus 12:49;Exodus 18:3;Exodus 20:10;Exodus 22:21;Exodus 22:21;Exodus 23:9;Exodus 23:9;Exodus 23:9;Exodus 23:12;Leviticus 16:29;Leviticus 17:8;Leviticus 17:10;Leviticus 17:12;Leviticus 17:13;Leviticus 17:15;Leviticus 18:26;Leviticus 19:10;Leviticus 19:33;Leviticus 19:34;Leviticus 19:34