Strong’s H1539

גֶּלֶד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

geled

Pronunciation

geh'-led

Definition

skin, hide

Meaning

the, skin

Usage

The Hebrew word "geled" primarily refers to the skin or hide of a person or animal. It is used in the context of describing the physical covering of the body, emphasizing the idea of smoothness or bareness. In the biblical text, it often conveys the notion of vulnerability or exposure, as the skin is the outermost layer that protects the body.

Bible references

Job 16:15