The meaning of “אֶלְגָּבִישׁ”
Understanding ʼelgâbîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
great hail(-stones). - hail (as if a great pearl) 1) hail (lit. -pearls of God)
אֶלְגָּבִישׁ
great hail(-stones). - hail (as if a great pearl) 1) hail (lit. -pearls of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel 13:11 | “Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an overflowing shower; and ye, O great hailstones, shall fall; and a stormy wind shall rend it.” Word: אֶלְגָּבִישׁ (ʼelgâbîysh) | |
| Ezekiel 13:13 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; I will even rend it with a stormy wind in my fury; and there shall be an overflowing shower in mine anger, and great hailstones in my fury to consume it.” Word: אֶלְגָּבִישׁ (ʼelgâbîysh) | |
| Ezekiel 38:22 | “And I will plead against him with pestilence and with blood; and I will rain upon him, and upon his bands, and upon the many people that are with him, an overflowing rain, and great hailstones, fire, and brimstone.” Word: אֶלְגָּבִישׁ (ʼelgâbîysh) |