Strong’s H1637

גֹּרֶן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

goren

Pronunciation

GO-ren

Definition

Threshing floor

Meaning

a threshing-floor, open area

Usage

The Hebrew word "goren" refers to a threshing floor, a flat surface where grain is separated from chaff. In biblical times, threshing floors were essential for agricultural processes, serving as a place where harvested grain was prepared for use. The term is used both literally and metaphorically in the Bible, symbolizing judgment, blessing, and provision.

Bible references

Genesis 50:10;Genesis 50:11;Numbers 15:20;Numbers 18:27;Numbers 18:30;Deuteronomy 15:14;Deuteronomy 16:13;Judges 6:37;Ruth 3:2;Ruth 3:3;Ruth 3:6;Ruth 3:14;1 Samuel 23:1;2 Samuel 6:6;2 Samuel 24:16;2 Samuel 24:18;2 Samuel 24:21;2 Samuel 24:24;1 Kings 22:10;2 Kings 6:27;1 Chronicles 13:9;1 Chronicles 21:15;1 Chronicles 21:18;1 Chronicles 21:21;1 Chronicles 21:22