◄ 1531. gol ►
Strong's Lexicon gol: Captivity, Exile Original Word: גּל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: gol Pronunciation: gohl Phonetic Spelling: (gole) Definition: Captivity, Exile Meaning: a cup for, oil Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּלָה (galah), which means "to uncover" or "to reveal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1497: εἰκών (eikōn) - image, representation - G1628: ἐξαγωγή (exagōgē) - bringing out, exodus Usage: The term "gol" refers to the state of being in exile or captivity, often used in the context of the Israelites being taken away from their homeland. It signifies a period of displacement and separation from one's native land, typically as a result of conquest or divine judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, exile was a common practice employed by conquering empires to subdue and control conquered peoples. For the Israelites, exile was not only a physical displacement but also a spiritual and cultural crisis. It was seen as a consequence of disobedience to God, as prophesied by the prophets. The Babylonian Exile (586-538 BC) is one of the most significant events in Jewish history, marking a period of reflection, repentance, and eventual restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as gullah, q.v. gela Definition see NH1541. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bowl From galal; a cup for oil (as round) -- bowl. see HEBREW galal Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance gî·lî — 1 Occ. kə·ḡî·lə·ḵem — 1 Occ. wā·ḡîl — 4 Occ. wə·ḡîl — 1 Occ. gî·lāh — 1 Occ. gî·laṯ — 1 Occ. hag·gî·lō·nî — 2 Occ. gî·naṯ — 2 Occ. gî·rā — 1 Occ. wə·ḡê·šān — 1 Occ. ḡal·lāw — 6 Occ. gal·le·ḵā — 1 Occ. gal·lê·hem — 3 Occ. gal·lîm — 3 Occ. hag·gāl — 6 Occ. kə·ḡal·lê — 1 Occ. kə·ḡal·lîm — 1 Occ. lag·gāl — 1 Occ. lə·ḡal·lāw — 1 Occ. lə·ḡal·lîm — 3 Occ.