גְּעָרָֽה
𐤂𐤏𐤓𐤄
gᵉʻârâh
rebuke
An expression of strong verbal disapproval, reprimand, or warning. The term denotes a stern admonition, often intended to halt or correct behavior, whether from one person to another, or from God (or other authority) toward an individual, group, or even supernatural entities. The semantic range includes scolding, expressing displeasure, censuring, or restraining through words.
Proverbs 13:8 · Word #8
Lexicon H1606
| Lemma | גְּעָרָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤏𐤓𐤄 |
| Transliteration | gᵉʻârâh |
| Strong's | H1606 |
| Definition | An expression of strong verbal disapproval, reprimand, or warning. The term denotes a stern admonition, often intended to halt or correct behavior, whether from one person to another, or from God (or other authority) toward an individual, group, or even supernatural entities. The semantic range includes scolding, expressing displeasure, censuring, or restraining through words. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | rebuke |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1606-05
stern rebuke
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state; action/result noun derived from the verbal root גער. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun גְּעָרָה is a feminine singular action/result form from the root גער, denoting the act or effect of rebuking. "Stern rebuke" preserves the strong verbal disapproval inherent in the root and reflects the intensity conveyed by the term. |
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