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H1639
גָּרַע
gâraʻ
Pronunciation: gaw-rah'
Definition
to scrape off; by implication, to shave, remove, lessen, withhold
KJV Renderings
abate, clip, (di-) minish, do (take) away, keep back, restrain, make small, withdraw.
Word Analysis
EN: to scrape off; by implication
Etymology: a primitive root;