The meaning of “גֻּלָּה”
Understanding gullâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine from גָּלַל bowl, pommel, spring. - a fountain, bowl or globe (all as round) 1) bowl, spring, basin 1a) basin 1...
גֻּלָּה
feminine from גָּלַל bowl, pommel, spring. - a fountain, bowl or globe (all as round) 1) bowl, spring, basin 1a) basin 1b) bowl 1b1) of a lamp 1b2) of bowl shaped portion of capitals of pillars of the temple
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:19 | “Who answered, Give me a blessing; for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And he gave her the upper springs, and the nether springs.” Word: גֻּלָּה (gullâh) | |
| Judges 1:15 | “And she said unto him, Give me a blessing: for thou hast given me a south land; give me also springs of water. And Caleb gave her the upper springs and the nether springs.” Word: גֻּלָּה (gullâh) | |
| 1 Kings 7:42 | “And four hundred pomegranates for the two networks, even two rows of pomegranates for one network, to cover the two bowls of the chapiters that were upon the pillars;” Word: גֻּלָּה (gullâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 4:13 | “And four hundred pomegranates on the two wreaths; two rows of pomegranates on each wreath, to cover the two pommels of the chapiters which were upon the pillars.” Word: גֻּלָּה (gullâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 12:6 | “Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.” Word: גֻּלָּה (gullâh) |