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Gareb

Gareb, a hill mentioned in Jeremiah 31:39, was located near Jerusalem and was to be included within the city's future boundaries.

The name Gareb means “a scab”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location in Jerusalem only mentioned at Jeremiah 31:39; only referred to as Gareb (גָּרֵב).

Location

Identified as
in Jerusalem
Certainty
Widely agreed (100% of scholarship)
Coordinates
31.777° N, 35.234° E
Gareb
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Glossary entries

Gareb (Place)

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Jeremiah 31:39
    The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah.