Strong's Hebrew: 1483. גּוּר (Gur) -- To sojourn, to dwell as a foreigner, to reside temporarily

Strong's Lexicon

Gur: To sojourn, to dwell as a foreigner, to reside temporarily

Original Word: גּוּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Guwr
Pronunciation: goor
Phonetic Spelling: (goor)
Definition: To sojourn, to dwell as a foreigner, to reside temporarily
Meaning: Gur

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3941: παροικέω (paroikeō) - to dwell beside, to sojourn

- Strong's Greek 3945: πάροικος (paroikos) - a sojourner, a foreigner

Usage: The Hebrew verb "Gur" primarily means to sojourn or to dwell temporarily in a place as a foreigner or stranger. It conveys the idea of living in a land that is not one's own, often with a sense of being an outsider or without permanent status. This term is frequently used in the context of the Israelites' experiences in foreign lands, as well as in the broader context of individuals or groups living among people who are not their kin.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the concept of sojourning was significant due to the nomadic lifestyle of many peoples, including the patriarchs of Israel. Being a sojourner often implied vulnerability and reliance on the hospitality and protection of the host community. The Israelites' identity as sojourners is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting their historical experiences in Egypt and their understanding of their relationship with God, who called them to be a distinct people among the nations.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gur
Definition
"sojourning, dwelling," a place in Pal.
NASB Translation
Gur (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. גּוּר proper name, of a location (sojourning, dwelling) 2 Kings 9:27 אשׁר אתיִֿבְלְעָם ׳מַעֲלֵהגֿ, otherwise unknown.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gur

The same as guwr; Gur, a place in Palestine -- Gur.

see HEBREW guwr

Forms and Transliterations

גוּר֙ גור gur ḡūr

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