Strong’s H1547

גָּלוּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

galuwth

Pronunciation

gah-LOOTH or gah-LOO

Definition

Exile, Captivity

Meaning

captivity, exiles

Usage

The term "galuth" refers to the state of being exiled or in captivity, particularly in the context of the Israelites being taken from their homeland. It is often used to describe the periods when the Jewish people were forcibly removed from the land of Israel, such as the Babylonian Exile.

Bible references

Ezra 6:16;Daniel 2:25;Daniel 5:13;Daniel 6:13