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Lexicon :: Strong's H1523 - gîl

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גִּיל
Transliteration
gîl
Pronunciation
gheel
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 346

Strong’s Definitions

גִּיל gîyl, gheel; or (by permutation) גּוּל gûwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear:—be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 44x

The KJV translates Strong's H1523 in the following manner: rejoice (27x), glad (10x), joyful (4x), joy (2x), delight (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 44x
The KJV translates Strong's H1523 in the following manner: rejoice (27x), glad (10x), joyful (4x), joy (2x), delight (1x).

  1. to rejoice, exult, be glad

    1. (Qal)

      1. to rejoice

      2. to tremble (from fear)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
גִּיל gîyl, gheel; or (by permutation) גּוּל gûwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear:—be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice.
STRONGS H1523: Abbreviations
† [גִּיל] verb rejoice (NöZMG 1883, 537; compare Arabic جَالَ go round or about, be excited to levity, etc.) —
Qal Perfect גַּלְתִּי Isaiah 65:19; Imperfect יָגִיל, תָּגִיל Psalm 21:2 + 4 times (Psalm 21:2 Kt יגיל, Qr יָ֫גֶל with retracted tone); יָגֵל, תָּגֵל Psalm 13:6 + 11 times, וַיָּגֶל Psalm 16:9, אָגִילָה, נָגִילָה Psalm 9:15 + 5 times, יָגִילוּ Psalm 13:5 + 5 times, יְגִילוּן Psalm 89:17, תָּגֵלְנָה Psalm 48:12 + 2 times; יָגִו֯ל Proverbs 23:24; Imperative גִּילוּ Psalm 2:11 + 4 times, גִּילִי Isaiah 49:13 + 2 times; —
1. rejoice,
a. absolute Psalm 13:5; Psalm 51:10; Zechariah 9:9; || שׂמח Psalm 14:7; Psalm 16:9; Psalm 32:11; Psalm 48:12; Psalm 53:7; Psalm 96:11; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 97:8; Proverbs 23:24, 25; 1 Chronicles 16:31; Habakkuk 1:15; || שׂושׂ, שׂישׂ Isaiah 35:1; Isaiah 65:18.
b. with בְּ Psalm 149:2; Proverbs 2:14; Proverbs 24:17; Isaiah 9:2; בירושׁלם Isaiah 65:19; Isaiah 66:10; בישׁועתך Psalm 9:15; Psalm 13:6; Psalm 21:2; ביהוה Psalm 35:9; Isaiah 41:16; Zechariah 10:7; באלהים Isaiah 61:10; Habakkuk 3:18; בשׁם י׳ Psalm 89:17; בקדושׁ ישׂראל Isaiah 29:19; גיל ושׂמח ב׳ Psalm 31:8; Psalm 118:24; Songs 1:4; Isaiah 25:9; Joel 2:23; גילי ושׂמחי כ׳ Joel 2:21.
c. with עַל Zephaniah 3:17. Besides persons the subject is לֵב Psalm 13:6; Proverbs 24:17; Zechariah 10:7; נפשׁ Psalm 35:9; Isaiah 61:10, כבוד (= נפשׁ) Psalm 16:9, ארץ 1 Chronicles 16:31; Psalm 96:11; Psalm 97:1; Isaiah 49:13, ערבה Isaiah 35:1, 2.
2. tremble (compare Arabic وَجِلَ) Psalm 2:11 || עבד (Thes Ew Hi Che, but Greek Version of the LXX Hu De Pe AV RV rejoice), Hosea 10:5 || אבל (Thes and most modern, but AV RV that rejoiced over it), possibly error for חיל Ew Gr Che.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Chronicles

16:31; 16:31

Psalms

2:11; 2:11; 9:15; 9:15; 13:5; 13:5; 13:6; 13:6; 13:6; 14:7; 16:9; 16:9; 16:9; 21:2; 21:2; 21:2; 31:8; 32:11; 35:9; 35:9; 48:12; 48:12; 51:10; 89:17; 89:17; 96:11; 96:11; 97:1; 97:1; 97:8; 118:24; 149:2

Proverbs

2:14; 23:24; 23:24; 23:25; 24:17; 24:17

Song of Songs

1:4

Isaiah

9:2; 25:9; 29:19; 35:1; 35:1; 35:2; 41:16; 49:13; 49:13; 61:10; 61:10; 65:18; 65:19; 65:19; 66:10

Hosea

10:5

Joel

2:21; 2:23

Habakkuk

1:15; 3:18

Zephaniah

3:17

Zechariah

9:9; 10:7; 10:7

H1523

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Strong's Number H1523 matches the Hebrew גִּיל (gîl),
which occurs 44 times in 44 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:31 - Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth exult; and let them say among the nations, The Lord reigns.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:11 - Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice in him with trembling.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:14 - (LXX 9:15) that I may declare all thy praises in the gates of the daughter of Sion: I will exult in thy salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4 - (LXX 12:5) lest at any time mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him: my persecutors will exult if ever I should be moved.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:5 - (LXX 12:6) But I have hoped in thy mercy; my heart shall exult in thy salvation. I will sing to the Lord who has dealt bountifully with me, and I will sing psalms to the name of the Lord most high.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 14:7 - (LXX 13:7) Who will bring the salvation of Israel out of Sion? when the Lord brings back the captivity of his people, let Jacob exult, and Israel be glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:9 - (LXX 15:9) Therefore my heart rejoiced and my tongue exulted; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1 - (LXX 20:1) For the end, a Psalm of David. (20:2) O Lord, the king shall rejoice in thy strength; and in thy salvation he shall greatly exult.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:7 - (LXX 30:8) I will exult and be glad in thy mercy: for thou hast looked upon mine affliction; thou hast saved my soul from distresses.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 32:11 - (LXX 31:11) Be glad in the Lord, and exult, ye righteous: and glory, all ye that are upright in heart.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:9 - (LXX 34:9) But my soul shall exult in the Lord: it shall delight in his salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:11 - (LXX 47:12) Let mount Sion rejoice, let the daughters of Judæa exult, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 51:8 - (LXX 50:10) Thou shalt cause me to hear gladness and joy: the afflicted bones shall rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 53:6 - (LXX 52:7) Who will bring the salvation of Israel out of Sion? When the Lord turns the captivity of his people, Jacob shall exult, and Israel shall be glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:16 - (LXX 88:17) And in thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:11 - (LXX 95:11) Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth exult; let the sea be moved, and the fulness of it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:1 - (LXX 96:1) For David, when his land is established. The Lord reigns, let the earth exult, let many islands rejoice.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 97:8 - (LXX 96:8) Sion heard and rejoiced; and the daughters of Judea exulted, because of thy judgments, O Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:24 - (LXX 117:24) This is the day which the Lord has made: let us exult and rejoice in it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 149:2 - Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; and let the children of Sion exult in their king.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:14 - who rejoice in evils, and delight in wicked perverseness;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:24 - A righteous father brings up his children well; and his soul rejoices over a wise son.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:25 - Let thy father and thy mother rejoice over thee, and let her that bore thee be glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:17 - If thine enemy should fall, rejoice not over him, neither be elated at his overthrow.

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Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxSng 1:4 - They have drawn thee: we will run after thee, for the smell of thine ointments: the king has brought me into his closet: let us rejoice and be glad in thee; we will love thy breasts more than wine: righteousness loves thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:3 - (LXX 9:2) The [fn]multitude of the people which thou hast brought down in thy joy, they shall even rejoice before thee as they that rejoice in harvest, and as they that divide the spoil.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:9 - And in that day they shall say, Behold our God in whom we have trusted, and he shall save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, and we have exulted, and will rejoice in our salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 29:19 - and the poor shall rejoice with joy because of the Lord, and they that had no hope among men shall be filled with joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:1 - Be glad, thou thirsty desert: let the wilderness exult, and flower as the lily.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:2 - And the desert places of Jordan shall blossom and rejoice; the glory of Libanus has been given to it, and the honour of Carmel; and my people shall see the glory of the Lord, and the majesty of God.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:16

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:16 - and thou shalt winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and a tempest shall scatter them: but thou shalt rejoice in the holy ones of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:13 - Rejoice, ye heavens; and let the earth be glad: let the mountains break forth with joy; for the Lord has had mercy on his people, and has comforted the lowly ones of his people.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 61:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 61:10 - and they shall greatly rejoice in the Lord. Let my soul rejoice in the Lord; for he has clothed me with the robe of salvation, and the garment of joy: he has put a mitre on me as on a bridegroom, and adorned me with ornaments as a bride.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:18 - But they shall find in her joy and exultation; for, behold, I make Jerusalem a rejoicing, and my people a joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:19

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:19 - And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and will be glad in my people: and there shall no more be heard in her the voice of weeping, or the voice of crying.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 66:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 66:10 - Rejoice, O Jerusalem, and all ye that love her hold in her a general assembly: rejoice greatly with her, all that now mourn over her:

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Unchecked Copy BoxHos 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 10:5 - The inhabitants of Samaria shall dwell near the calf of the house of On; for the people of it mourned for it: and as they provoked him, they shall rejoice at his glory, because he has departed from them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 2:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 2:21 - Be of good courage, O land; rejoice and be glad: for the Lord has done great things.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 2:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 2:23 - Rejoice then and be glad, ye children of Sion, in the Lord your God: for he has given you food [fn]fully, and he will rain on you the early and the latter rain, as before.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 1:15 - He has brought up destruction with a hook, and drawn one with a casting net, and caught another in his drags: therefore shall his heart rejoice and be glad.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:18 - yet I will exult in the Lord, I will joy in God my Saviour.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:17

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:17 - The Lord thy God is in thee; the Mighty One shall save thee: he shall bring joy upon thee, and shall refresh thee with his love; and he shall rejoice over thee with delight as in a day of feasting.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZec 9:9

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 9:9 - Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Sion; proclaim it aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem; [fn] behold, the King is coming to thee, just, and [fn]a Saviour; he is meek and riding on an ass, and a young foal.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZec 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 10:7 - And they shall be as the warriors of Ephraim, and their heart shall rejoice as with wine: and their children also shall see it, and be glad; and their heart shall rejoice in the Lord.
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