Lexical Summary galal: Dung, refuse Original Word: גָּלָל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance because of, for sake From galal; a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of -- because of, for (sake). see HEBREW galal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an account NASB Translation account (6), because (3), because* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [גָּלָל] noun [masculine] account, only in construct stative with בְּ, בִּגְלַל on account of, for the sake of ( a great and momentous matter;  on thy account; compare מִן בִּגְלַל דְּ because that in Palestinian ᵑ7, as Psalm 4:9, and  in Jerusalem Syriac PS731) Genesis 39:5 ׳י blessed the house of the Egyptian בִּגְלַל יוֺסֵף on account of Joseph, Deuteronomy 15:10; Deuteronomy 18:12; 1 Kings 14:16; Jeremiah 11:17; Jeremiah 15:4; with suffix בִּגְלָלֶ֑ךָ Genesis 30:27; בִּגְלָלֵךְ Genesis 12:13; בִּגְלַלְכֶם Deuteronomy 1:37; Micah 3:12. Topical Lexicon Overview of the TermOccurring ten times, גָּלָל marks the causal link between human action and divine response. In every setting it highlights moral accountability: blessing flows “because of” a righteous representative, and judgment falls “because of” collective or individual sin. Thus the word consistently underlines God’s unchanging principle of cause and effect within covenant relationship. Blessing Mediated Through Covenant Representatives Genesis 12:13; Genesis 30:27; Genesis 39:5 In the patriarchal narratives, גָּלָל emphasizes how the presence of a chosen servant brings tangible benefit to others. Laban confesses, “I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you” (Genesis 30:27), and Potiphar’s estate flourishes “for Joseph’s sake” (Genesis 39:5). These texts illustrate God’s promise to Abraham that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed,” showing that even unbelievers enjoy temporal mercy when associated with covenant bearers. Ministry application: believers today serve as conduits of blessing in workplaces, families, and societies when walking faithfully with God. Personal Responsibility of Leadership Deuteronomy 1:37; 1 Kings 14:16 Moses laments, “The LORD was angry with me as well because of you” (Deuteronomy 1:37), revealing that leaders are not insulated from the consequences of the people they guide, yet still remain accountable for their own actions. Centuries later the northern kingdom is “given over” on account of Jeroboam’s sins which he “caused Israel to commit” (1 Kings 14:16). Leadership in Scripture therefore carries vicarious impact; shepherds who mislead the flock invite corporate ruin. National Judgment Fronted by Corporate Sin Deuteronomy 15:10; Deuteronomy 18:12; Jeremiah 11:17; Jeremiah 15:4; Micah 3:12 Where generosity is withheld, Deuteronomy 15:10 warns that blessing may be forfeited. In Deuteronomy 18:12 God expels Canaanite nations “because of these abominations,” exposing the moral grounds for conquest. Prophets pick up the same theme: גָּלָל thus binds historical catastrophe to specific covenant violations, validating the warnings of Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28. Theological Implications 1. Moral Causality: Scripture never presents blessing or judgment as random; גָּלָל affirms divine justice and consistency. Ministry Significance • Preaching and Teaching: Use the term to demonstrate that choices have real spiritual repercussions. Practical Exhortation Believers are called to live so that others can say, “The LORD has blessed me because of you,” while avoiding conduct that would cause harm “because of you.” The pattern of גָּלָל urges sober introspection and active pursuit of righteousness that magnifies God’s glory in every sphere of life. Forms and Transliterations בִּ֠גְלַל בִּגְלַ֞ל בִּגְלַ֣ל בִּגְלַ֣ל ׀ בִּגְלַלְכֶ֔ם בִּגְלַלְכֶ֖ם בִּגְלָלֵֽךְ׃ בִּגְלָלֶֽךָ׃ בגלל בגללך׃ בגללכם וּבִגְלַל֙ ובגלל biḡ·lā·le·ḵā biḡ·lā·lêḵ biḡ·lal biḡ·lal·ḵem bigLal biḡlal biglalChem biglaLech biglaLecha biḡlālêḵ biḡlāleḵā biḡlalḵem ū·ḇiḡ·lal ūḇiḡlal uvigLalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 12:13 HEB: וְחָיְתָ֥ה נַפְשִׁ֖י בִּגְלָלֵֽךְ׃ NAS: of you, and that I may live on account of you. KJV: shall live because of thee. INT: may live and my soul account Genesis 30:27 Genesis 39:5 Deuteronomy 1:37 Deuteronomy 15:10 Deuteronomy 18:12 1 Kings 14:16 Jeremiah 11:17 Jeremiah 15:4 Micah 3:12 10 Occurrences |
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