The Hebrew Verb גוּר: To Sojourn, Dwell Temporarily, or Fear
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…