Strong’s H1640

גָּרַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

garaph

Pronunciation

gah-raf'

Definition

To sweep away, to carry off, to remove

Meaning

to bear off violently

Usage

The Hebrew verb "garaph" primarily means to sweep away or to carry off, often used in the context of removing something with force or decisiveness. It conveys the idea of a thorough and complete removal, often in a destructive or cleansing manner. This term can be used both literally, as in the sweeping away of physical objects, and metaphorically, as in the removal of people or nations.

Bible references

Judges 5:21