גֵּרַ֨שְׁתָּ
𐤂𐤓𐤔𐤕
gârash
you have driven
To drive out, expel, banish, or cast out, typically by force or compulsion. Commonly denotes the removal of persons from a territory, household, or community, or the forceful expulsion of objects or elements. In legal and social contexts, it can refer to divorce (expulsion of a spouse). In poetic and metaphorical language, can be used for driving away trouble, clouds, or other non-physical entities.
Genesis 4:14 · Word #2
Lexicon H1644
| Lemma | גָּרַשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤓𐤔 |
| Transliteration | gârash |
| Strong's | H1644 |
| Definition | To drive out, expel, banish, or cast out, typically by force or compulsion. Commonly denotes the removal of persons from a territory, household, or community, or the forceful expulsion of objects or elements. In legal and social contexts, it can refer to divorce (expulsion of a spouse). In poetic and metaphorical language, can be used for driving away trouble, clouds, or other non-physical entities. |
Morphology HVpp2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | you have driven |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1644-05
You have expelled
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), perfect conjugation, 2nd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the action of the root גרש, conveying forceful expulsion. The perfect 2nd masculine singular form is reflected in "you have," preserving person, gender, number, and completed aspect. |
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