Strong’s H1576

גְּמוּל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

gmuwl

Pronunciation

guh-MOOL

Definition

Recompense, reward, benefit, dealing

Meaning

treatment, an act, service, requital

Usage

The Hebrew word "gemul" primarily refers to the concept of recompense or reward, often in the context of divine justice or human actions. It can denote both positive rewards for good deeds and negative recompense for wrongdoing. The term emphasizes the idea of receiving what one deserves, whether it be blessings or consequences.

Bible references

Judges 9:16;2 Chronicles 32:25;Psalm 28:4;Psalm 94:2;Psalm 103:2;Psalm 137:8;Proverbs 12:14;Proverbs 19:17;Isaiah 3:11;Isaiah 35:4;Isaiah 59:18;Isaiah 59:18;Isaiah 66:6;Jeremiah 51:6;Lamentations 3:64;Joel 3:4;Joel 3:4;Joel 3:7;Obadiah 1:15