Strong's Lexicon gor: Nation, people, Gentile Original Word: גּוֹר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to gather Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1484 (ἔθνος, ethnos): Often used in the New Testament to refer to Gentiles or nations, similar to the Hebrew "goy." Usage: The Hebrew word "goy" primarily refers to a nation or a people group. In the Old Testament, it is often used to describe non-Israelite nations, commonly referred to as "Gentiles." However, it can also refer to the nation of Israel itself, emphasizing the collective identity of a people. The term underscores the distinction between Israel and other nations, often highlighting Israel's unique covenant relationship with God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, nations were often defined by their ethnic, cultural, and religious identities. The Israelites were distinct in their monotheistic worship of Yahweh, which set them apart from the polytheistic practices of surrounding nations. The term "goy" reflects the biblical narrative of Israel's calling to be a light to the nations, demonstrating God's holiness and justice. The distinction between Israel and the "goyim" (nations) is a recurring theme, especially in the context of Israel's mission and the prophetic vision of all nations coming to worship the God of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gur Definition a whelp NASB Translation cubs (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גּוֺר] noun [masculine] whelp (as quarrelsome? or onomatopoeia? perhaps = Assyrian giru ZehnpfBAS i. 504) of lion; — גּוֺרֵי אֲרָיוֺת Jeremiah 51:38 ("" כְּפִרִים) simile of Babylonians; compare גֹּרֹתָיו Nahum 2:13 ("" id. Nahum 2:14) figurative of Assyrians. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance whelp Or (feminine) gorah {go-raw'}; a variation of guwr -- whelp. see HEBREW guwr Forms and Transliterations גֹֽרוֹתָ֔יו גרותיו כְּגוֹרֵ֥י כגורי ḡō·rō·w·ṯāw goroTav ḡōrōwṯāw kə·ḡō·w·rê kegoRei kəḡōwrêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 51:38 HEB: יִשְׁאָ֑גוּ נָעֲר֖וּ כְּגוֹרֵ֥י אֲרָיֽוֹת׃ NAS: They will growl like lions' cubs. KJV: they shall yell as lions' whelps. INT: will roar will growl cubs lions' Nahum 2:12 2 Occurrences |
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