Strong’s H1603

גַּעַל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Ga`al

Pronunciation

gah-ahl

Definition

To abhor, to loathe, to reject

Meaning

Gaal

Usage

The Hebrew verb "gaal" primarily conveys a sense of intense aversion or rejection. It is often used in the context of God expressing His displeasure or rejection of something or someone due to sin or disobedience. The term can also describe human emotions of disgust or loathing towards something detestable.

Bible references

Judges 9:26;Judges 9:28;Judges 9:30;Judges 9:31;Judges 9:35;Judges 9:36;Judges 9:37;Judges 9:39;Judges 9:41