גָרָב֙
𐤂𐤓𐤁
gârâb
scab
A pathological skin condition characterized by a crusty, scab-like appearance, often associated with itching or scaling, possibly indicative of a disease involving ulceration or infection of the skin. Used in legal and medical contexts in ancient Israelite society, especially in the ritual laws of Leviticus, as a specific type of affliction rendering individuals or animals temporarily unfit for participation in communal religious life.
kwaruza "to scrape, to scratch (esp. as with fingernails or in vigorous washing)" (Shona) · kwaruza "to scratch (the skin), scrape" (Swahili)Leviticus 21:20 · Word #9
Lexicon H1618
| Lemma | גָּרָב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | gârâb |
| Strong's | H1618 |
| Definition | A pathological skin condition characterized by a crusty, scab-like appearance, often associated with itching or scaling, possibly indicative of a disease involving ulceration or infection of the skin. Used in legal and medical contexts in ancient Israelite society, especially in the ritual laws of Leviticus, as a specific type of affliction rendering individuals or animals temporarily unfit for participation in communal religious life. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | scab |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1618-01
ulcerated scab
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to scratch" or "to scrape," denoting the pathological result of such irritation—a crusted, ulcer-like lesion. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected by the singular rendering "ulcerated scab." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
ulcerated scab
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 'ulcerated scab' accurately represents גָרָב, reflecting the severity and medical connotation per SILEX definition and legal list. |
Bantu Hebrew
גָרָב֙ (gârâb) — A pathological skin condition characterized by a crusty, scab-like appearance, often associated with itching or scaling, possibly indicative of a disease involving ulceration or infection of the skin. Used in legal and medical contexts in ancient Israelite society, especially in the ritual laws of Leviticus, as a specific type of affliction rendering individuals or animals temporarily unfit for participation in communal religious life.