Gareb, a hill mentioned in Jeremiah 31:39, was located near Jerusalem and was to be included within the city's future boundaries.
Gareb is a hill mentioned only once in the Bible, in the book of Jeremiah. In a prophecy concerning the future restoration and expansion of Jerusalem, Jeremiah declares that the city will be rebuilt and that its boundaries will extend "as far as the hill Gareb" (Jeremiah 31:39).
The exact location of the hill of Gareb is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated near Jerusalem, possibly to the west or northwest of the city. The name "Gareb" is derived from a Hebrew word meaning "scabby" or "leprous," which may suggest that the hill was associated with a place where people with skin diseases were quarantined.
Jeremiah's prophecy indicates that, in the future, Jerusalem will be rebuilt and its boundaries will be extended to include the hill of Gareb. This expansion of the city's limits symbolizes the growth and prosperity that will characterize Jerusalem during the time of its restoration.
Although the hill of Gareb is only mentioned briefly in the Bible, its inclusion in Jeremiah's prophecy highlights the significance of Jerusalem's future restoration and the importance of its expanded boundaries.
Approximate location: 31.777, 35.235 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
GA'REB, THE HILL, near Jerusalem, and meaning scraped off. Jer 31:39. Ewald proposes to identify it with Golgotha; Conder noted a ruin called Gharahah, 3 miles south of Shiloh.
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The measuring line will once again stretch out straight to the hill of Gareb and then turn toward Goah.
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