Strong's Lexicon geled: skin, hide Original Word: גֶּלֶד Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be smooth or bare Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "δέρμα" (derma), which also means skin or hide. This term appears in contexts discussing physical health and the human body. Usage: The Hebrew word "geled" primarily refers to the skin or hide of a person or animal. It is used in the context of describing the physical covering of the body, emphasizing the idea of smoothness or bareness. In the biblical text, it often conveys the notion of vulnerability or exposure, as the skin is the outermost layer that protects the body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the skin was not only seen as a protective covering but also as a symbol of health and vitality. The condition of one's skin could reflect their overall well-being. In a broader cultural context, skin was also used in various rituals and practices, such as the preparation of animal hides for clothing or writing materials. The concept of skin as a covering also had metaphorical implications, often relating to themes of protection, exposure, and identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition skin NASB Translation skin (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גֶּ֫לֶד] noun masculine skin (Arabic  , Aramaic גִּלְדָּא,  ) of man Job 16:15 שַׂק תָּפַרְתִּי עֲלֵי גִלְדִּ֑י. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance skin From an unused root probably meaning to polish; the (human) skin (as smooth) -- skin. Forms and Transliterations גִלְדִּ֑י גלדי ḡil·dî gilDi ḡildîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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