גַּ֫עַל

ga.alProper Noun (Masculine)H1603

Gaal

From: from H1602 (גָּעַל); loathing;

Short Definition

Gaal, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at ; son of: Ebed (H5651) § Gaal = "loathing" son of Eved who aided the Shechemites in their rebellion against Abimelech

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

9 times

Appears 9 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
9

Key Passages

  • Judges 9:26
  • Judges 9:28
  • Judges 9:30
  • Judges 9:31
  • Judges 9:35

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