The meaning of “גָּלַל”
Understanding gâlal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
commit, remove, roll (away, down, together), run down, seek occasion, trust, wallow. - to roll (literally or figurativel...
גָּלַל
commit, remove, roll (away, down, together), run down, seek occasion, trust, wallow. - to roll (literally or figuratively) 1) to roll, roll away, roll down, roll together 1a) (Qal) to roll 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to roll up 1b2) to flow down 1c) (Pilpel) to roll 1d) (Poal) to be rolled 1e) (Hithpoel) to roll oneself 1f) (Hithpalpel) to roll oneself 1g) (Hiphil) to roll away
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:10 | “And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’s brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother.” Word: גָּלַל (gâlal) | |
| 1 Samuel 14:33 | “Then they told Saul, saying, Behold, the people sin against the Lord, in that they eat with the blood. And he said, Ye have transgressed: roll a great stone unto me this day.” Word: גָּלַל (gâlal) | |
| Job 30:14 | “They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.” Word: גָּלַל (gâlal) | |
| Proverbs 26:27 | “Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.” Word: גָּלַל (gâlal) | |
| Jeremiah 51:25 | “Behold, I am against thee, O destroying mountain, saith the Lord, which destroyest all the earth: and I will stretch out mine hand upon thee, and roll thee down from the rocks, and will make thee a burnt mountain.” Word: גָּלַל (gâlal) |
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