Lexical Summary galuth: exiles, exile, population Original Word: גָּלוּת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance they that are carried away captives Feminine from galah; captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively) -- (they that are carried away) captives(-ity). see HEBREW galah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom galah Definition an exile NASB Translation captives (1), exile (5), exiles (8), population (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּלוּת noun feminine exile — Isaiah 20:4 9t.; גָּלֻת Obadiah 20 (twice in verse); suffix גָּלוּתִי Isaiah 45:13, גָּלוּתֵינוּ Ezekiel 33:21; Ezekiel 40:1 (Qames unchangeable); — 1 absolute exile, 2 Kings 25:27; Jeremiah 52:31; Ezekiel 1:2; Ezekiel 33:21; Ezekiel 40:1; Amos 1:6,9; Obadiah 20 (twice in verse). 2 collective exiles, גלות כושׁ Isaiah 20:4, גלות יהודה Jeremiah 24:5; Jeremiah 28:4; Jeremiah 29:22; Jeremiah 40:1, גלותי ישׁלח he shall let my exiles (Yahweh's) go free Isaiah 45:13; see LagArm. Stud. § 445. **Amos 1:6; 1:9 compare Obad 20 (twice in verse) and Jeremiah 13:19 (ᵐ5 Du Co and others). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Scope גָּלוּת designates the state of being carried away from the covenant land under foreign domination. While the English word “exile” may evoke only geographical displacement, Scripture presents גלות as an act of divine judgment designed to purge sin and preserve a remnant. It gathers ideas of banishment, captivity, dispersion and, ultimately, hopeful return. Historical Background From the deportations of the Northern Kingdom by Assyria (circa 732–722 B.C.) to the Babylonian exile beginning in 605 B.C., Israel’s history is punctuated by periods of גלות. These removals fulfilled covenant warnings (Leviticus 26; Deuteronomy 28) and established the backdrop for post-exilic restoration, the ministry of Jesus Christ, and the global dispersion in Acts. Distribution of Occurrences The term appears fifteen times, clustered chiefly in narratives of Kings and Chronicles and in the prophets ministering before, during, and after Babylon’s rise. Each reference either records an event of deportation or uses exile metaphorically to underscore divine sovereignty. • 2 Kings 25:27 introduces the Babylonian “exile of Jehoiachin” and signals the first thaw of mercy when Evil-merodach releases the Judean king. Usage in the Prophets 1. As a chronological marker: Ezekiel 1:2 – “On the fifth day of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin—”. The prophet’s vision is anchored in Israel’s humiliation, underscoring that revelation comes even in judgment. 2. As an instrument of discipline with restorative intent: Jeremiah 24:5 – “Like these good figs, so I regard as good the exiles from Judah, whom I have sent away from this place to the land of the Chaldeans.” The LORD claims authorship of the scattering, yet calls the exiles “good,” highlighting purification rather than annihilation. 3. As a backdrop for messianic hope: Isaiah 45:13 – “I will raise up Cyrus in My righteousness, and I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild My city and set My exiles free for no price or reward,” declares the LORD of Hosts. The release anticipates Christ’s ransom “without silver or gold” (1 Peter 1:18-19). Redemptive Themes • Covenant Faithfulness: Exile proves the trustworthiness of God’s warnings and promises alike. Practical and Ministry Applications 1. Pastoral Care: Like Judah, believers enduring discipline may find comfort in God’s presence “among the exiles.” Related Terms and Themes • שֶׁבִי (captivity), גּוֹלָה (exiles), דּוּחָה (banishment) Concluding Reflection While גָּלוּת bears the pain of judgment, Scripture threads it with covenant mercy. The God who sends His people away is the same God who brings them home—ultimately through the greater Cyrus, Jesus Christ, who proclaims liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind. Forms and Transliterations גָּל֣וּת גָּל֤וּת גָּל֥וּת גָּל֨וּת גלות וְגָלֻ֣ת וְגָלֻ֥ת וְגָלוּתִ֣י וגלותי וגלת לְ֠גָלוּתֵנוּ לְגָל֖וּת לְגָלוּת֙ לְגָלוּתֵ֑נוּ לגלות לגלותנו gā·lūṯ gaLut gālūṯ lə·ḡā·lū·ṯê·nū lə·ḡā·lūṯ legaLut ləḡālūṯ legaluTenu ləḡālūṯênū vegaLut vegaluTi wə·ḡā·lū·ṯî wə·ḡā·luṯ wəḡāluṯ wəḡālūṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:27 HEB: וָשֶׁ֜בַע שָׁנָ֗ה לְגָלוּת֙ יְהוֹיָכִ֣ין מֶֽלֶךְ־ NAS: year of the exile of Jehoiachin KJV: year of the captivity of Jehoiachin INT: the seven year of the exile of Jehoiachin king 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 15 Occurrences |
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