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Gaal

Overview Gaal was the son of Ebed, a man from Shechem who led a brief rebellion against …

Gaash

Overview Gaash is a hill located in the territory of Ephraim in ancient Israel, mentione…

Gaba

Overview Gaba is a town in the tribe of Benjamin, located in ancient Israel. It served a…

Gabbai

Overview A gabbai (plural: gabbai'im) was a Jewish official or treasurer, typically resp…

Gabbatha

Overview Gabbatha is the Aramaic name for the stone platform or pavement where Pontius P…

Gabriel

Overview Gabriel is one of the most significant archangels in Scripture, whose name mean…

Gad, the Tribe Of

Definition Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the first son born to Zilpah, Leah's mai…

Gadarenes

Overview The Gadarenes were inhabitants of the region of Gadara, a city in the Decapolis…

Gaddi

Overview Gaddi was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan bef…

Gaddiel

Overview Gaddiel was one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to scout the land of Canaan b…

Gadi

Overview Gadi was a minor Old Testament figure who served as one of King David's officia…

Gaham

Overview Gaham is a minor biblical figure mentioned only once in Scripture as a son of N…

Gahar

Overview Gahar is a Hebrew word that appears in Scripture referring to a specific action…

Gaius

Overview Gaius is a name that appears several times in the New Testament, referring to d…

Galal

Overview Galal is a Hebrew verb that primarily means to roll, to roll away, or to roll u…

Galatia

Overview Galatia was an ancient region in central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) that be…

Galbanum

Overview Galbanum is a fragrant gum resin derived from certain umbelliferous plants nati…

Galeed

Overview Galeed is a place name that appears in the Old Testament, derived from Aramaic …

Galilee

Overview Galilee is a region in northern Israel that served as the primary geographical …

Gall

Overview Gall in Scripture refers to a bitter substance, typically derived from the live…

Galleries

Overview Galleries in Scripture refer to covered walkways or balconies attached to build…

Gallim

Overview Gallim was a town in ancient Benjamin, located in the territory of Israel durin…

Gallio

Overview Gallio was a Roman proconsul of Achaia during the first century, serving as the…

Gallows

Overview A gallows is a wooden structure used for executing criminals by hanging, and it…

Games

Overview Games in Scripture refer to various forms of physical competition, entertainmen…

Gammadim

Overview Gammadim refers to a specific architectural or military feature mentioned in Sc…

Gamul

Overview Gamul was a priest in ancient Israel during the time of King David. He served a…

Gardens

Overview Gardens in Scripture represent places of God's provision, care, and blessing, s…

Gareb

Overview Gareb is a hill or elevated location mentioned in the Old Testament, specifical…

Garlands

Overview Garlands are decorative wreaths or chains of flowers, leaves, or other ornament…

Garlic

Overview Garlic is a bulbous plant belonging to the allium family, cultivated extensivel…

Garment

Overview A garment in Scripture refers to any article of clothing worn to cover the body…

Garments

Overview Garments in Scripture refer to clothing worn by individuals, serving both pract…

Garner

Overview A garner is a storehouse or granary used for storing grain and agricultural pro…

Garrison

Overview A garrison in Scripture refers to a military outpost or detachment of soldiers …

Gashmu

Overview Gashmu (also spelled Geshem) was an Arabian official who opposed the rebuilding…

Gatam

Overview Gatam was one of the sons of Eliphaz, who was himself the firstborn son of Esau…

Gates

Overview Gates in Scripture represent the physical entrances to cities, temples, and hom…

Gath

Overview Gath was one of the five major cities of the Philistines in ancient Canaan, loc…

Gath-Hepher

Overview Gath-Hepher was a small town in the territory of Zebulun in northern Israel, lo…

Gath-Rimmon

Overview Gath-Rimmon was a Levitical city located in the territory of Dan in ancient Isr…

Gaza

Overview Gaza is an ancient city located on the southern coast of Canaan (modern-day Pal…

Gazathites

Overview The Gazathites were the inhabitants of Gaza, a major coastal city in ancient Ca…

Gazer

Overview A gazer in Scripture refers to one who practices divination or attempts to read…

Gazez

Overview Gazez was a son of Caleb mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of …

Gazzam

Overview Gazzam is a place name that appears in the Old Testament as a town within the t…

Geba

Overview Geba was a fortified city located in the territory of Benjamin, situated in the…

Gebal

Overview Gebal was an ancient Phoenician city located on the Mediterranean coast, in wha…

Geber

Overview Geber was one of the twelve administrators appointed by King Solomon to oversee…

Gebim

Overview Gebim is a location mentioned in the Old Testament, though it remains geographi…

Gedaliah

Overview Gedaliah was a Jewish administrator appointed by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnez…

Geder

Overview Geder was an ancient Canaanite city that fell under Israelite control during th…

Gederah

Overview Gederah was a town located in the territory of Judah during the Old Testament p…

Gederoth

Overview Gederoth is a town in ancient Israel, mentioned in the Book of Joshua as one of…

Gederothaim

Overview Gederothaim is a biblical place name that appears in the Old Testament as a loc…

Gedor

Overview Gedor refers to a town in the hill country of Judah in ancient Israel, mentioned…

Gehazi

Overview Gehazi was the servant of the prophet Elisha during the northern kingdom of Isr…

Geliloth

Overview Geliloth is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament, referring t…

Gemalli

Overview Gemalli was a Judahite official during the reign of King Josiah, known for his …

Gemariah

Overview Gemariah was a scribe and official in the court of King Josiah of Judah during …