Lectionary Calendar
Friday, June 27th, 2025
the Week of Proper 7 / Ordinary 12
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Whelp

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Wheler, George, D.D.
Next Entry
Whewell, William, D.D.
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(גּוֹר, gor, or גּוּר, gir), the cub of a lion (Genesis 49, 9; Deuteronomy 33:22; Jeremiah 51:38; Ezekiel 19:2-3; Ezekiel 19:5; Nahum 2:13), or of a jackal (Lamentations 4:3). (See LION). The cubs of a bear (2 Samuel 17:8; Proverbs 17:12; Hosea 13:8) are not designated by the Heb. word. (See BEAR).

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Whelp'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​w/whelp.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile