Word Study

The meaning of בִּלְגַה

Understanding Bilgah reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1083
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

בִּלְגַה

Phoneticbil-gaw'
TransliterationBilgah
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Bilgah. - § Bilgah = "cheerfulness" - Bilgah, the name of two Israelites 1) a priest of the 15th course, in David's time 2) a priest accompanying Zerubbabel

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 24:14

The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer,

Nehemiah 12:5

Miamin, Maadiah, Bilgah,

Nehemiah 12:18

Of Bilgah, Shammua; of Shemaiah, Jehonathan;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1
Nehemiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'בִּלְגַה' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 24:14?