Strong’s H1546
גָּלוּת
Part of speech
Noun Feminine
Transliteration
galuwth
Pronunciation
gah-LOOTH
Definition
Exile, Captivity
Meaning
captivity, exiles
Usage
The term "galuth" primarily refers to the state of being exiled or the condition of captivity. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the forced displacement of the Israelites from their homeland, particularly during significant historical events such as the Babylonian Exile. The word conveys both the physical removal from one's land and the spiritual and communal implications of living away from the Promised Land.
Bible references
2 Kings 25:27;Isaiah 20:4;Isaiah 45:13;Jeremiah 24:5;Jeremiah 28:4;Jeremiah 29:22;Jeremiah 40:1;Jeremiah 52:31;Ezekiel 1:2;Ezekiel 33:21;Ezekiel 40:1;Amos 1:6;Amos 1:9;Obadiah 1:20;Obadiah 1:20