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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...

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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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