◄ 1570. galash ►
Strong's Lexicon galash: To roll, to heap up, to pile Original Word: גָּלַּשׁ Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: galash Pronunciation: gah-lash Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-lash') Definition: to caper Meaning: The primary meaning of גָּלַּשׁ is "to caper," which implies a sense of leaping or skipping about joyfully. Word Origin: This Hebrew verb is a primitive root. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G305 (anabainō): This Greek verb means "to go up" or "to ascend," often used in the New Testament to describe physical movement or spiritual ascent. • G398 (anaphainō): This term means "to appear" or "to become visible," highlighting the aspect of revelation or manifestation. • G601 (apokaluptō): This verb means "to uncover" or "to reveal," frequently used in the context of divine revelation or the unveiling of hidden truths. These Greek entries, while not direct translations of גָּלַּשׁ, share thematic elements of movement, revelation, and expression, which can be seen as complementary to the Hebrew concept of capering with joy. Usage: The term is used in the context of expressing exuberance or lively movement, often associated with joy or celebration. Context: • The Hebrew verb גָּלַּשׁ (galash) is a rare term found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily conveying the action of capering or leaping with joy. This word captures a vivid image of physical expression tied to emotional exuberance. In the cultural and historical context of the biblical narrative, such expressions of joy were often part of communal celebrations, religious festivals, or personal moments of triumph and gratitude. • The act of capering, as denoted by גָּלַּשׁ, can be seen as a physical manifestation of inner joy and freedom, reflecting a state of being that is unrestrained and full of life. This term, while not frequently used, enriches the biblical text by providing a glimpse into the dynamic and expressive nature of worship and celebration in ancient Israelite culture. • The use of גָּלַּשׁ in the biblical text underscores the importance of physical expression in the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites, where joy was not only felt internally but also demonstrated outwardly through movement and dance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to recline NASB Translation descended (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [גָּלַשׁ] verb sit, sit up, possibly also recline (compare Arabic sit up; so Thes De and others (not Ew)) — only Qal Perfect (שֶׁ)גָָּֽלִשׁוּ Songs 4:1; Songs 6:5 שֶׁגָּלְשׁוּ מ(הר) גִּלְעָד of flocks of goats, in simile of a woman's hair; construction & sense rather awkward. גַּם see below גמם. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance appear A primitive root; probably to caper (as a goat) -- appear. Forms and Transliterations שֶׁגָּלְשׁ֖וּ שגלשו šeg·gā·lə·šū šeggāləšū sheggalShu Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Songs 4:1 HEB: כְּעֵ֣דֶר הָֽעִזִּ֔ים שֶׁגָּלְשׁ֖וּ מֵהַ֥ר גִּלְעָֽד׃ NAS: of goats That have descended from Mount KJV: of goats, that appear from mount INT: A flock of goats have descended Mount Gilead Songs 6:5 HEB: כְּעֵ֣דֶר הָֽעִזִּ֔ים שֶׁגָּלְשׁ֖וּ מִן־ הַגִּלְעָֽד׃ NAS: of goats That have descended from Gilead. KJV: of goats that appear from Gilead. INT: A flock of goats have descended from Gilead 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1570 2 Occurrences šeg·gā·lə·šū — 2 Occ.