Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of גַּעַל

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

Definition

Gaal. - § Gaal = "loathing" - Gaal, an Israelite 1) son of Eved who aided the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abi...

Explore Judges Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the book where this word appears most

Explore

Full Lexicon Index

Browse all Hebrew word studies

Browse
H1603
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

גַּעַל

Phoneticgah'-al
TransliterationGaʻal
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Gaal. - § Gaal = "loathing" - Gaal, an Israelite 1) son of Eved who aided the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abimelech

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references
ReferenceText
Judges 9:35

And Gaal the son of Ebed went out, and stood in the entering of the gate of the city: and Abimelech rose up, and the people that were with him, from lying in wait.

Word: גַּעַל (Gaʻal)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution

Related Resources