Lexicon Gilalay: Gilalai Original Word: גִּלֲלַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gilalai From gelel; dungy; Gilalai, an Israelite -- Gilalai. see HEBREW gelel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom galal Definition a Levitical musician NASB Translation Gilalai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גִּלֲלִי proper name, masculine a Levitical musician Nehemiah 12:36. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּלַל (galal), which means "to roll" or "to roll away."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the name Gilalai, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The name Gilalai appears in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. It is used to identify a Levite musician who participated in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. Context: • Gilalai is mentioned in the book of Nehemiah, which details the efforts of the Jewish community to rebuild Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. In Nehemiah 12:36, Gilalai is listed among the Levites who played musical instruments during the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem. This event was a significant moment of celebration and worship, marking the restoration of the city's defenses and the community's renewed commitment to God. The Levites, including Gilalai, played a crucial role in leading the people in worship and thanksgiving. The presence of musicians like Gilalai highlights the importance of music in Israelite worship and the role of the Levites in facilitating communal religious expression. Forms and Transliterations גִּֽלֲלַ֡י גללי gi·lă·lay gilaLai gilălayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 12:36 HEB: וַעֲזַרְאֵ֡ל מִֽלֲלַ֡י גִּֽלֲלַ֡י מָעַ֞י נְתַנְאֵ֤ל NAS: Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, KJV: Milalai, Gilalai, Maai, INT: Azarel Milalai Gilalai Maai Nethanel 1 Occurrence |
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