The meaning of “גָּלוּת”
Understanding gâlûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine from גָּלָה (they that are carried away) captives(-ity). - captivity - concretely, exiles (collectively) 1) exi...
גָּלוּת
feminine from גָּלָה (they that are carried away) captives(-ity). - captivity - concretely, exiles (collectively) 1) exile, exiles 2) (TWOT) captivity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 25:27 | “And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the twelfth month, on the seven and twentieth day of the month, that Evil–merodach king of Babylon in the year that he began to reign did lift up the head of Jehoiachin king of Judah out of prison;” Word: גָּלוּת (gâlûwth) | |
| Isaiah 45:13 | “I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the Lord of hosts.” Word: גָּלוּת (gâlûwth) | |
| Jeremiah 29:22 | “And of them shall be taken up a curse by all the captivity of Judah which are in Babylon, saying, The Lord make thee like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;” Word: גָּלוּת (gâlûwth) | |
| Ezekiel 33:21 | “And it came to pass in the twelfth year of our captivity, in the tenth month, in the fifth day of the month, that one that had escaped out of Jerusalem came unto me, saying, The city is smitten.” Word: גָּלוּת (gâlûwth) | |
| Amos 1:9 | “Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Tyrus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because they delivered up the whole captivity to Edom, and remembered not the brotherly covenant:” Word: גָּלוּת (gâlûwth) |