1524. giyl

Lexicon

giyl: To rejoice, be glad, exult

Original Word: גִּיל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: giyl
Pronunciation: geel
Phonetic Spelling: (gheel)
Definition: To rejoice, be glad, exult
Meaning: a revolution, joy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

exceedingly, gladness, greatly, joy, rejoicing, sort

From giyl; a revolution (of time, i.e. An age); also joy -- X exceedingly, gladness, X greatly, joy, rejoice(-ing), sort.

see HEBREW giyl

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. גִּיל noun [masculine] rejoicing — Job 3:22 6t., גִּו֯ל Proverbs 23:24; suffix גִּילִי Psalm 43:4; — rejoicing Psalm 65:13; Proverbs 23:24; "" שׂמחה Psalm 45:16; Isaiah 16:10; Jeremiah 48:33; Joel 1:16, שִׂמְחַת גִילִי Psalm 43:4, שׂמח אל גיל glad unto rejoicing Hosea 9:1; Job 3:22.

II. [גִּיל] noun [masculine] circle, age, מן הילדים אשׁר כְּ גִלְכֶם of the youths which are of your age Daniel 1:10 (compare Arabic Samaritan גיל = Hebrew דור = γενεά, Talmud בן גילו one born at the same time, a contemporary).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G20 (ἀγαλλίασις, agalliasis): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote exultation or great joy, often in the context of spiritual rejoicing.
• G2167 (εὐφραίνω, euphrainō): This word means to rejoice or be glad, frequently used in the context of feasting or celebration.
• G2244 (ἴασις, iasis): While primarily meaning healing, it can be associated with the joy that comes from restoration or recovery.
• G5479 (χαρά, chara): A common Greek word for joy or gladness, used extensively in the New Testament to describe the joy of believers in Christ.

In summary, גִּיל (gil) is a powerful expression of joy in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting both individual and communal responses to God's work and presence. Its Greek counterparts in the New Testament continue this theme of joy, emphasizing the continuity of rejoicing in God's salvation across both Testaments.

Usage: The word גִּיל (gil) is used in the Hebrew Bible to express joy, gladness, or exultation. It often appears in contexts of celebration, worship, or divine intervention, where individuals or groups express their joy through physical or emotional expressions.

Context: • General Overview: The Hebrew word גִּיל (gil) is a vivid term that captures the essence of joy and celebration. It is frequently used in the Psalms and prophetic literature to describe the response of God's people to His mighty acts and blessings. The term suggests a dynamic and active form of rejoicing, often involving physical movement or vocal expression.

• Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, גִּיל (gil) is often associated with the joy of salvation, the anticipation of God's deliverance, and the celebration of His faithfulness. For example, in Isaiah 61:10, the prophet declares, "I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God." This usage underscores the deep, personal joy that comes from experiencing God's grace and favor.

• Theological Significance: The concept of joy in the Hebrew Bible is deeply rooted in the relationship between God and His people. גִּיל (gil) reflects the appropriate response to God's presence and actions. It is not merely an emotional reaction but a profound acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and goodness. This joy is often communal, as seen in the collective worship and festivals of Israel.

• Literary Features: The use of גִּיל (gil) in Hebrew poetry and prophecy often involves parallelism and imagery that enhance its expressive power. It is sometimes paired with other terms for joy or praise, creating a rich tapestry of worship language that invites the reader to participate in the celebration.

Forms and Transliterations

גִ֑יל גִּ֫ילִ֥י גִּיל֙ גיל גילי וְ֝גִ֗יל וָגִ֑יל וָגִ֛יל וָגִֽיל׃ וָגִיל֙ וגיל וגיל׃ כְּגִֽילְכֶ֔ם כגילכם gî·lî Gil gîl ḡîl giLi gîlî kə·ḡî·lə·ḵem kegileChem kəḡîləḵem vaGil veGil wā·ḡîl wāḡîl wə·ḡîl wəḡîl

Englishman's Concordance

Job 3:22
HEB: הַשְּׂמֵחִ֥ים אֱלֵי־ גִ֑יל יָ֝שִׂ֗ישׂוּ כִּ֣י
KJV: Which rejoice exceedingly, [and] are glad,
INT: cheer up about exceedingly exult when

Psalm 43:4
HEB: אֵל֮ שִׂמְחַ֪ת גִּ֫ילִ֥י וְאוֹדְךָ֥ בְכִנּ֗וֹר
KJV: my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp
INT: God my exceeding joy shall praise the lyre

Psalm 45:15
HEB: תּ֭וּבַלְנָה בִּשְׂמָחֹ֣ת וָגִ֑יל תְּ֝בֹאֶ֗ינָה בְּהֵ֣יכַל
NAS: with gladness and rejoicing; They will enter
KJV: With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought:
INT: will be led gladness and rejoicing will enter palace

Psalm 65:12
HEB: נְא֣וֹת מִדְבָּ֑ר וְ֝גִ֗יל גְּבָע֥וֹת תַּחְגֹּֽרְנָה׃
NAS: gird themselves with rejoicing.
KJV: and the little hills rejoice on every side.
INT: the pastures of the wilderness rejoicing and the hills gird

Isaiah 16:10
HEB: וְנֶאֱסַ֨ף שִׂמְחָ֤ה וָגִיל֙ מִן־ הַכַּרְמֶ֔ל
NAS: Gladness and joy are taken away
KJV: is taken away, and joy out of the plentiful field;
INT: are taken Gladness and joy from the fruitful

Jeremiah 48:33
HEB: וְנֶאֶסְפָ֨ה שִׂמְחָ֥ה וָגִ֛יל מִכַּרְמֶ֖ל וּמֵאֶ֣רֶץ
NAS: So gladness and joy are taken away
KJV: And joy and gladness is taken
INT: are taken gladness and joy the fruitful the land

Daniel 1:10
HEB: הַיְלָדִים֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר כְּגִֽילְכֶ֔ם וְחִיַּבְתֶּ֥ם אֶת־
NAS: who are your own age? Then you would make me forfeit
KJV: than the children which [are] of your sort? then shall ye make [me] endanger
INT: the youths who exceedingly endanger my head

Hosea 9:1
HEB: יִשְׂרָאֵ֤ל ׀ אֶל־ גִּיל֙ כָּֽעַמִּ֔ים כִּ֥י
NAS: O Israel, with exultation like the nations!
KJV: not, O Israel, for joy, as [other] people:
INT: Israel with exultation the nations for

Joel 1:16
HEB: אֱלֹהֵ֖ינוּ שִׂמְחָ֥ה וָגִֽיל׃
NAS: Gladness and joy from the house
KJV: [yea], joy and gladness from the house
INT: angels Gladness and joy

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1524
9 Occurrences

ḡîl — 2 Occ.
gî·lî — 1 Occ.
kə·ḡî·lə·ḵem — 1 Occ.
wā·ḡîl — 4 Occ.
wə·ḡîl — 1 Occ.