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Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(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).

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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.
 
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