How to Pronounce Gareb
GAHR-eb
Gareb is pronounced GAHR-eb (ˈgɛərɪb): two syllables, stress on the first. Also heard: GAIR-ib.
What does Gareb mean?
Gareb means “a scab”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Gareb?
Scabby; itch. (1.) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:38), an Ithrite. (2.) A hill near Jerusalem (Jer. 31:39), probably the hill of lepers, and consequently a place outside the boundary of the city.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
GAIR-ib
Found in Scripture
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