Strong’s H1625

גֵּרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

gerah

Pronunciation

geh-raw'

Definition

Gerah

Meaning

the cud

Usage

The term "gerah" refers to a small unit of weight and currency used in ancient Israel. It is the smallest weight measurement mentioned in the Bible, equivalent to one-twentieth of a shekel. The gerah was used in the context of trade and temple offerings, signifying precision and fairness in economic transactions.

Bible references

Leviticus 11:3;Leviticus 11:4;Leviticus 11:4;Leviticus 11:5;Leviticus 11:6;Leviticus 11:7;Leviticus 11:26;Deuteronomy 14:6;Deuteronomy 14:7;Deuteronomy 14:7;Deuteronomy 14:8