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Lexicon :: Strong's H1537 - gilgāl

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גִּלְגָּל
Transliteration
gilgāl
Pronunciation
ghil-gawl'
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Part of Speech
proper locative noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Strong’s Definitions

גִּלְגָּל Gilgâl, ghil-gawl'; the same as H1536 (with the article as a properly, noun); Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine:—Gilgal. See also H1019.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x

The KJV translates Strong's H1537 in the following manner: Gilgal (41x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x
The KJV translates Strong's H1537 in the following manner: Gilgal (41x).

  1. Gilgal = "a wheel, rolling"

    1. the first site of an Israelite camp west of the Jordan, east of Jericho, here Samuel was judge, and Saul was made king; later used for illicit worship

    2. dwelling place of prophets in northern Israel about four miles (7 km) from Shiloh and Bethel

    3. a region conquered by Joshua, site unsure

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
גִּלְגָּל Gilgâl, ghil-gawl'; the same as H1536 (with the article as a properly, noun); Gilgal, the name of three places in Palestine:—Gilgal. See also H1019.
STRONGS H1537: Abbreviations
† II. גִּלְגָּל proper name, of a location (= (sacred) circle of stones; compare Di on Joshua 5:9, where word-play on roll away, off) — with article except Joshua 5:9; Joshua 12:23; —
1. place east of Jericho, where Israel lay encamped Joshua 4:19, 20; Joshua 5:9, 10; Joshua 9:6; Joshua 10:7, 9; Joshua 14:6 compare also Micah 6:5 & Judges 3:19 הַפְּסִילִים אֶת־הַגּ׳ אֲשֶׁר:? modern Tell Jeljul BdPal 169; perhaps also the place where sacrifices were offered 1 Samuel 10:8; 1 Samuel 11:14, 15 (twice in verse); 1 Samuel 13:4, 7, 8, 12, 15 (in 1 Samuel 13:15 insert also with other words, Dr compare We) 1 Samuel 15:12, 21, 33; place of illicit sacrifice Hosea 4:15; Hosea 9:15; Hosea 12:12; Amos 4:4; Amos 5:5 (twice in verse), named also Judges 2:1; 1 Samuel 7:16; 2 Samuel 19:16; 2 Samuel 19:41; ? = בֵּית הַגִּלְגָּל Nehemiah 12:29.
2. place on border between Judah & Benjamin Joshua 15:17 (= גְּלִילוֺת Joshua 18:17 compare Di).
3. place in Northern Israel, dwelling of prophets 2 Kings 2:1; 2 Kings 4:38, modern Jiljilie south from Nâbulus, southwest from Seilûn (Shiloh) compare Di RiHWB 518.
4. place in Northern Israel near Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal Deuteronomy 11:30, identification with 3 by Ke RiHWB 518 SchenkelBL SS; but compare Di.
5. in phrase מֶלֶךְ גּוֺיִם לְגִּלְגָּל Joshua 12:23, in list of Canaanitish kings; probably name of a (northern) district compare Di (B βασιλέα Γεεὶ τῆς Γαλιλαίας — but LXX of Lucian (Lag.) & Manuscripts Γοειμ τῆς Γελγελ); Di compare Isaiah 8:23.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

11:30

Joshua

4:19; 4:20; 5:9; 5:9; 5:9; 5:10; 9:6; 10:7; 10:9; 12:23; 12:23; 14:6; 15:17; 18:17

Judges

2:1; 3:19

1 Samuel

7:16; 10:8; 11:14; 11:15; 13:4; 13:7; 13:8; 13:12; 13:15; 13:15; 15:12; 15:21; 15:33

2 Samuel

19:16; 19:41

2 Kings

2:1; 4:38

Nehemiah

12:29

Hosea

4:15; 9:15; 12:12

Amos

4:4; 5:5

Micah

6:5

H1537

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Strong's Number H1537 matches the Hebrew גִּלְגָּל (gilgāl),
which occurs 41 times in 39 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 11:30

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 11:30 - are they not beyond the Jordan, behind the way of the going in of the sun, in the land of the Canaanite, who is dwelling in the plain over-against Gilgal, near the oaks of Moreh?

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 4:19 - And the people have come up out of the Jordan on the tenth of the first month, and encamp in Gilgal, in the extremity east of Jericho;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 4:20 - and these twelve stones, which they have taken out of the Jordan, hath Joshua raised up in Gilgal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 5:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 5:9 - and Jehovah saith unto Joshua, 'To-day I have rolled the reproach of Egypt from off you;' and one calleth the name of that place Gilgal unto this day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 5:10 - And the sons of Israel encamp in Gilgal, and make the passover on the fourteenth day of the month, at evening, in the plains of Jericho;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 9:6 - And they go unto Joshua, unto the camp at Gilgal, and say unto him, and unto the men of Israel, 'From a land far off we have come, and now, make with us a covenant;'

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:6 - And the men of Gibeon send unto Joshua, unto the camp at Gilgal, saying, 'Let not thy hand cease from thy servants; come up unto us with haste, and give safety to us, and help us; for all the kings of the Amorite, dwelling in the hill-country, have been assembled against us.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:7 - And Joshua goeth up from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, even all the mighty men of valour.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:9 - And Joshua cometh in unto them suddenly (all the night he hath gone up from Gilgal),

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:15 - And Joshua turneth back, and all Israel with him, unto the camp at Gilgal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:43

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:43 - and Joshua turneth back, and all Israel with him, unto the camp at Gilgal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 12:23

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 12:23 - The king of Dor, at the elevation of Dor, one; The king of the Goyim of Gilgal, one;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 14:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 14:6 - And the sons of Judah come nigh unto Joshua in Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenezzite saith unto him, 'Thou hast known the word that Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses the man of God, concerning me and concerning thee in Kadesh-Barnea:

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 15:7 - and the border hath gone up towards Debir from the valley of Achor, and northward looking unto Gilgal, which is over-against the ascent of Adummim, which is on the south of the brook, and the border hath passed over unto the waters of En-Shemesh, and its outgoings have been unto En-Rogel;

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 2:1 - And a messenger of Jehovah goeth up from Gilgal unto Bochim,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 3:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 3:19 - and he himself hath turned back from the graven images which are at Gilgal, and saith, 'A secret word I have unto thee, O king;' and he saith, 'Hush!' and go out from him do all those standing by him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 7:16

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 7:16 - and he hath gone from year to year, and gone round Beth-El, and Gilgal, and Mizpeh, and judged Israel in all these places;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 10:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 10:8 - 'And thou hast gone down before me to Gilgal, and lo, I am going down unto thee, to cause to ascend burnt-offerings, to sacrifice sacrifices of peace-offerings; seven days thou dost wait till my coming in unto thee, and I have made known to thee that which thou dost do.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 11:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:14 - And Samuel saith unto the people, 'Come and we go to Gilgal, and renew the kingdom there;'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 11:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 11:15 - and all the people go to Gilgal, and cause Saul to reign there before Jehovah in Gilgal, and sacrifice there sacrifices of peace-offerings before Jehovah, and there Saul rejoiceth -- and all the men of Israel -- very greatly.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:4 - And all Israel have heard, saying, 'Saul hath smitten the garrison of the Philistines,' and also, 'Israel hath been abhorred by the Philistines;' and the people are called after Saul to Gilgal.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:7 - And Hebrews have passed over the Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead; and Saul is yet in Gilgal, and all the people have trembled after him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:8 - And he waiteth seven days, according to the appointment with Samuel, and Samuel hath not come to Gilgal, and the people are scattered from off him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:12 - and I say, Now do the Philistines come down unto me to Gilgal, and the face of Jehovah I have not appeased; and I force myself, and cause the burnt-offering to ascend.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 13:15

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 13:15 - And Samuel riseth, and goeth up from Gilgal to Gibeah of Benjamin; and Saul inspecteth the people who are found with him, about six hundred men,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:12 - And Samuel riseth early to meet Saul in the morning, and it is declared to Samuel, saying, 'Saul hath come in to Carmel, and lo, he is setting up to himself a monument, and goeth round, and passeth over, and goeth down to Gilgal.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:21

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:21 - and the people taketh of the spoil of the flock and herd, the first part of the devoted thing, for sacrifice to Jehovah thy God in Gilgal.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:33

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:33 - And Samuel saith, 'As thy sword bereaved women -- so is thy mother bereaved above women;' and Samuel heweth Agag in pieces before Jehovah in Gilgal.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:15 - And the king turneth back, and cometh in unto the Jordan, and Judah hath come to Gilgal, to go to meet the king, to bring the king over the Jordan,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 19:40

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 19:40 - And the king passeth over to Gilgal, and Chimham hath passed over with him, and all the people of Judah, and they bring over the king, and also the half of the people of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 2:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:1 - And it cometh to pass, at Jehovah's taking up Elijah in a whirlwind to the heavens, that Elijah goeth, and Elisha, from Gilgal,

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 4:38

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 4:38 - And Elisha hath turned back to Gilgal, and the famine is in the land, and the sons of the prophets are sitting before him, and he saith to his young man, 'Set on the great pot, and boil pottage for the sons of the prophets.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 12:29

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 12:29 - and from the house of Gilgal, and from fields of Geba and Azmaveth, for villages have the singers built for themselves round about Jerusalem;

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 4:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 4:15 - Though a harlot thou art, O Israel, Let not Judah become guilty, And come not ye in to Gilgal, nor go up to Beth-Aven, Nor swear ye, Jehovah liveth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 9:15 - All their evil is in Gilgal, Surely there I have hated them, Because of the evil of their doings, Out of My house I do drive them, I add not to love them, all their heads are apostates.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 12:11

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 12:11 - Surely Gilead is iniquity, Only, vanity they have been, In Gilead bullocks they have sacrificed, Also their altars are as heaps, on the furrows of a field.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 4:4

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 4:4 - Enter ye Beth-El, and transgress, At Gilgal multiply transgression, And bring in every morning your sacrifices, Every third year your tithes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 5:5

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 5:5 - And seek not Beth-El, and Gilgal enter not, And Beer-Sheba pass not through, For Gilgal doth utterly remove, And Beth-El doth become vanity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 6:5 - O My people, remember, I pray you, What counsel did Balak king of Moab, What answer him did Balaam son of Beor, (From Shittim unto Gilgal,) In order to know the righteous acts of Jehovah.'
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