◄ 1603. Gaal ►
Lexicon Gaal: To abhor, to loathe, to reject Original Word: גַּעַל Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Ga`al Pronunciation: gah-ahl Phonetic Spelling: (gah'-al) Definition: To abhor, to loathe, to reject Meaning: Gaal Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gaal From ga'al; loathing; Gaal, an Israelite -- Gaal. see HEBREW ga'al NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gaal Definition probably a Canaanite NASB Translation Gaal (9). Brown-Driver-Briggs גַּ֫עַל proper name, masculine apparently a Canaanite, son of עֶבֶד (but compare VB) Judges 9:26,28,30,31,35,36,37,39,41. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to loathe or abhor. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name גַּעַל (Gaal) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of rebellion and leadership challenges can be explored in various Greek terms related to leadership and conflict in the New Testament. Usage: The name Gaal appears in the context of a narrative involving Abimelech, a ruler in Israel, and the city of Shechem. Gaal is depicted as a leader who incites rebellion against Abimelech. Context: Gaal is a character found in the Book of Judges, specifically in Judges 9. He is introduced as the son of Ebed and becomes a central figure in the rebellion against Abimelech, the son of Gideon (also known as Jerubbaal). Gaal arrives in Shechem and gains the trust of the city's leaders. During a festival, Gaal speaks against Abimelech, questioning his legitimacy and encouraging the people of Shechem to revolt. He offers to lead them in battle against Abimelech. Zebul, the governor of the city under Abimelech, hears of Gaal's plans and informs Abimelech. In response, Abimelech sets an ambush outside the city. When Gaal and his followers go out to fight, they are defeated by Abimelech's forces. Gaal's brief uprising is quashed, and he is driven out of Shechem. The narrative highlights themes of loyalty, leadership, and the consequences of rebellion. Gaal's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of inciting conflict and the instability of power gained through insurrection. Forms and Transliterations גַ֔עַל גַ֨עַל גַּ֣עַל גַּ֤עַל גַּ֥עַל גַּעַל֮ געל ga‘al ḡa‘al ga·‘al ḡa·‘al Gaal Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 9:26 HEB: וַיָּבֹ֞א גַּ֤עַל בֶּן־ עֶ֙בֶד֙ NAS: Now Gaal the son of Ebed KJV: And Gaal the son of Ebed INT: came now Gaal the son of Ebed Judges 9:28 HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר ׀ גַּ֣עַל בֶּן־ עֶ֗בֶד NAS: Then Gaal the son of Ebed KJV: And Gaal the son of Ebed INT: said Gaal the son of Ebed Judges 9:30 HEB: אֶת־ דִּבְרֵ֖י גַּ֣עַל בֶּן־ עָ֑בֶד NAS: the words of Gaal the son KJV: the words of Gaal the son INT: of the city the words of Gaal the son of Ebed Judges 9:31 HEB: לֵאמֹ֑ר הִנֵּה֩ גַ֨עַל בֶּן־ עֶ֤בֶד NAS: saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed KJV: saying, Behold, Gaal the son INT: saying Behold Gaal the son of Ebed Judges 9:35 HEB: וַיֵּצֵא֙ גַּ֣עַל בֶּן־ עֶ֔בֶד NAS: Now Gaal the son of Ebed KJV: And Gaal the son of Ebed INT: went now Gaal the son of Ebed Judges 9:36 HEB: וַיַּרְא־ גַּעַל֮ אֶת־ הָעָם֒ NAS: When Gaal saw the people, KJV: And when Gaal saw the people, INT: saw Gaal the people said Judges 9:37 HEB: וַיֹּ֨סֶף ע֣וֹד גַּעַל֮ לְדַבֵּר֒ וַיֹּ֕אמֶר NAS: Gaal spoke again KJV: And Gaal spake again INT: again again Gaal spoke and said Judges 9:39 HEB: וַיֵּ֣צֵא גַ֔עַל לִפְנֵ֖י בַּעֲלֵ֣י NAS: So Gaal went out before KJV: And Gaal went out before INT: went Gaal before the leaders Judges 9:41 HEB: זְבֻ֛ל אֶת־ גַּ֥עַל וְאֶת־ אֶחָ֖יו NAS: drove out Gaal and his relatives KJV: thrust out Gaal and his brethren, INT: drove Zebul Gaal and his relatives remain 9 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1603 9 Occurrences ga·‘al — 9 Occ.