Strong's Lexicon
giyl: To rejoice, be glad, exult
Original Word:גִּיל
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:giyl
Pronunciation:geel
Phonetic Spelling:(gheel)
Definition:To rejoice, be glad, exult
Meaning:a revolution, joy
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: -G5463 (χαίρω, chairō): To rejoice, be glad
-G21 (ἀγαλλιάω, agalliaō): To exult, rejoice greatly
Usage:The Hebrew verb "giyl" primarily conveys a sense of joy and gladness. It is often used in the context of expressing exuberant, triumphant joy, often in response to God's actions or presence. This term is frequently associated with worship and celebration, reflecting a deep, heartfelt response to divine intervention or blessing.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Israelite culture, expressions of joy and celebration were integral to religious and communal life. Festivals, victories, and divine deliverance were occasions for public rejoicing. The Hebrew concept of joy was not merely an emotional response but a profound acknowledgment of God's faithfulness and sovereignty. "Giyl" captures this holistic sense of joy that encompasses both individual and communal expressions of faith.
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. —
Job 3:22 6t.,
Proverbs 23:24; suffix
Psalm 43:4; —
rejoicingPsalm 65:13;
Proverbs 23:24; ""
Psalm 45:16;
Isaiah 16:10;
Jeremiah 48:33;
Joel 1:16,
Psalm 43:4,
glad unto rejoicingHosea 9:1;
Job 3:22.
II. [] ,of the youths which are of your ageDaniel 1:10 (compare Arabic
Samaritan = Hebrew = , Talmudone born at the same time, a contemporary).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
exceedingly, gladness, greatly, joy, rejoicing, sort
Fromgiyl; a revolution (of time, i.e. An age); also joy -- X exceedingly, gladness, X greatly, joy, rejoice(-ing), sort.
see HEBREWgiyl
Forms and Transliterations
גִ֑יל גִּ֫ילִ֥י גִּיל֙ גיל גילי וְ֝גִ֗יל וָגִ֑יל וָגִ֛יל וָגִֽיל׃ וָגִיל֙ וגיל וגיל׃ כְּגִֽילְכֶ֔ם כגילכם gî·lî Gil gîl ḡîl giLi gîlî kə·ḡî·lə·ḵem kegileChem kəḡîləḵem vaGil veGil wā·ḡîl wāḡîl wə·ḡîl wəḡîl
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