Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גַּלְעֵד”
Understanding Galʻêd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Galeed. - § Galeed = "witness heap" - Galed, a memorial cairn East of the Jordan 1) the pile of stones heaped up between...
H1567
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גַּלְעֵד
Phoneticgal-ade'
TransliterationGalʻêd
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Galeed. - § Galeed = "witness heap" - Galed, a memorial cairn East of the Jordan 1) the pile of stones heaped up between Jacob and Laban to certify their covenant; located on Mt Gilead
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:47 | “And Laban called it Jegar–sahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.” Word: גַּלְעֵד (Galʻêd) | |
| Genesis 31:48 | “And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;” Word: גַּלְעֵד (Galʻêd) |