Strong’s H1623

גָּרַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

garad

Pronunciation

gah-RAHD

Definition

To scrape, scratch

Meaning

to abrade

Usage

The Hebrew verb "garad" primarily means to scrape or scratch. It is used in contexts that describe the physical act of scraping or scratching, often in relation to skin or surfaces. The term can imply a sense of removing or peeling away layers, whether for cleansing, healing, or other purposes.

Bible references

Job 2:8