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The meaning of גַּלִּים

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

Definition

plural of גַּל; springs Gallim. - § Gallim = "springs" - Gallim, a place in Palestine 1) a place north of Jerusalem, hom...

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גַּלִּים

Phoneticgal-leem'
TransliterationGallîym
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

plural of גַּל; springs Gallim. - § Gallim = "springs" - Gallim, a place in Palestine 1) a place north of Jerusalem, home town of the man to whom Michal, Saul's daughter, David's wife, was given as wife by Saul even though she was already married to David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 25:44

But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David’s wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which was of Gallim.

Word: גַּלִּים (Gallîym)
Isaiah 10:30

Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.

Word: גַּלִּים (Gallîym)

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Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
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