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H1494
לִגְזֹז
ligzoz
Pronunciation: gaw-zaz'
Definition
to cut off; specifically to shear aflock or shave the hair; figuratively to destroy an enemy
KJV Renderings
cut off (down), poll, shave, (sheep-) shear(-er).
Word Analysis
Root: גזז
Verb
EN: to shear
ES: a trasquilar
Etymology: a primitive root (akin to H1468 (גּוּז));
Appears in 1 verse (Hebroni)