Berean Strong's Lexicon Gilalay: Gilalai Original Word: גִּלָּלַי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּלַל (galal), meaning "to roll" or "to heap up." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Gilalay, the concept of "rolling away" or "removal" can be related to Greek terms like ἀποκυλίω (apokulio), meaning "to roll away," as seen in the New Testament in contexts such as the rolling away of the stone from Jesus' tomb. Usage: Gilalay is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a specific individual, often linked to the Levitical or priestly lineage. The name may imply a sense of "rolling away" or "removal," possibly in a spiritual or ceremonial context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's role, character, or divine purpose. The Levitical and priestly families were central to the religious life of Israel, responsible for temple worship, sacrifices, and maintaining the spiritual purity of the nation. Names like Gilalay would be significant within this context, possibly reflecting a divine action or characteristic. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom galal Definition a Levitical musician NASB Translation Gilalai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּלֲלִי proper name, masculine a Levitical musician Nehemiah 12:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gilalai From gelel; dungy; Gilalai, an Israelite -- Gilalai. see HEBREW gelel Forms and Transliterations גִּֽלֲלַ֡י גללי gi·lă·lay gilaLai gilălayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:36 HEB: וַעֲזַרְאֵ֡ל מִֽלֲלַ֡י גִּֽלֲלַ֡י מָעַ֞י נְתַנְאֵ֤ל NAS: Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, KJV: Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, INT: Azarel Milalai Gilalai Maai Nethanel 1 Occurrence |
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