גְּעָרָה (ge.a.rah)
ge.a.rah
rebuke
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 11 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Definition
Definition
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word ge'arah describes a sharp, authoritative reprimand. In Scripture, it is often used to depict God’s powerful intervention in the natural world, such as calming the seas or causing mountains to tremble. This imagery reminds us that the Creator holds ultimate authority over chaos and disorder.
On a personal level, this word appears in wisdom literature to contrast the wise who accept correction with those who reject it. Accepting rebuke is portrayed not as humiliation, but as a path to deeper understanding and growth. It suggests that listening to honest feedback is more valuable than superficial comfort.
When we face correction, whether from God or others, it can be difficult to hear. Yet, this word invites us to see discipline as an act of care rather than anger. It encourages humility and a willingness to learn, helping us grow in wisdom and character through the guidance we receive.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 11 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a rebuke2×
- [the] threat of2×
- [the] rebuke of2×
- rebuke/ your1×
- from/ rebuke/ his1×
- by/ rebuke/ my1×
- at/ [the] rebuke of1×
- and/ rebuke/ his1×
- a threat1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גַּעֲרַ֥ת2×
- גַּעֲרַ֣ת2×
- גְּעָרָֽה\׃2×
- מִ/גַּעֲרָתֽ/וֹ\׃1×
- וְ/גַעֲרָת֖/וֹ1×
- גַּעֲרָ֣תְ/ךָ֣1×
- גְּעָרָ֣ה1×
- בְּ/גַעֲרָתִ֞/י1×
- בְּ/גַעֲרַ֣ת1×
Key Verses
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Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke enters deeper into one who has understanding than a hundred lashes into a fool.
This verse highlights the unique power of gentle correction to reach the heart of a wise person, contrasting it with physical punishment for the foolish.
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II Samuel 22:16
Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by Yahweh’s rebuke, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
Here the word describes God’s dramatic intervention in nature, showing His sovereign power to reveal truth and remove obstacles through a single command.
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Psalms 104:7
At your rebuke they fled. At the voice of your thunder they hurried away.
The psalmist uses this term to describe how God’s authoritative word brings order to the waters, illustrating His control over creation.
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Proverbs 13:1
A wise son listens to his father’s instruction, but a scoffer doesn’t listen to rebuke.
This occurrence defines the character of a wise son by his willingness to listen to instruction, while identifying a scoffer by their refusal to accept rebuke.