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The Hebrew verb גוּר (root: ג-ו-ר) has two main sets of meanings depending on context and binyan: – In the Qal binyan, it means “to sojourn,” “to reside temporarily,” or “to dwell as an alien.” – In other usages (especially poetic), it can also mean “to fear” or “to be afraid.” The primary biblical usage of גוּר involves living temporarily in a land not one’s own—being a foreigner or guest without full citizenship rights. It appears often in narratives about the Patriarchs (like Avraham) and laws concerning the “ger” (resident alien).… Learn Hebrew