Definition and Etymology:
The term "gale" typically refers to a strong wind or storm. In the context of the Bible, while the specific word "gale" may not appear frequently in most translations, the concept of strong winds and storms is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Hebrew and Greek languages of the Bible use various terms to describe wind and storms, such as the Hebrew word "ruach" (רוח) and the Greek word "anemos" (ἄνεμος).

Biblical References and Symbolism:
The Bible often uses the imagery of wind and storms to convey God's power, judgment, and presence. For instance, in the Old Testament, the Lord's might is frequently depicted through natural phenomena, including strong winds. In the book of Job, God speaks to Job out of a whirlwind, demonstrating His sovereignty and authority (Job 38:1: "Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said:").

In the New Testament, Jesus' authority over nature is illustrated when He calms a storm on the Sea of Galilee. In Mark 4:39 , it is written, "Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm." This event not only underscores Jesus' divine power but also serves as a metaphor for His ability to bring peace amidst the chaos of life.

Theological Implications:
The use of wind and storms in the Bible often serves as a metaphor for the trials and tribulations faced by believers. Just as a gale can be fierce and overwhelming, so too can the challenges of life. However, the biblical narrative consistently points to God's control over these forces, offering assurance to the faithful that He is sovereign over all circumstances.

In the prophetic literature, storms are sometimes used to symbolize God's judgment. For example, in Ezekiel 13:13 , God declares, "Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: In My wrath I will release a windstorm, and in My anger torrents of rain and hail will fall with destructive fury." Here, the storm represents the impending judgment on false prophets and those who lead His people astray.

Practical Application:
For believers, the imagery of a gale or storm can serve as a reminder of God's omnipotence and the peace that comes from trusting in Him. In times of personal or communal crisis, Christians are encouraged to seek refuge in the Lord, who has the power to calm the storms of life. The biblical accounts of God's control over the elements inspire faith and reliance on His providence.

Conclusion:
While the term "gale" itself may not be explicitly found in the Bible, the concept of strong winds and storms is deeply embedded in the scriptural narrative. These elements are used to illustrate God's power, judgment, and the peace that comes from His presence. Through these vivid images, believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty and find solace in His unchanging nature.1. (n.) A strong current of air; a wind between a stiff breeze and a hurricane. The most violent gales are called tempests.

2. (n.) A moderate current of air; a breeze.

3. (n.) A state of excitement, passion, or hilarity.

4. (v. i.) To sale, or sail fast.

5. (n.) A song or story.

6. (v. i.) To sing.

7. (n.) A plant of the genus Myrica, growing in wet places, and strongly resembling the bayberry. The sweet gale (Myrica Gale) is found both in Europe and in America.

8. (n.) The payment of a rent or annuity.

2978. lailaps -- a hurricane
... intens. prefix lai- and a prim. root lap- Definition a hurricane NASB Word
Usage fierce gale (1), gale (1), storm (1). storm, tempest. ...
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5492. cheimazo -- to expose to winter cold, to drive with storm
... be tossed with tempest. From the same as cheimon; to storm, ie (passively) to
labor under a gale -- be tossed with tempest. see GREEK cheimon. ...
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840. austeros -- harsh, severe
... austere, strict. From a (presumed) derivative of the same as aer (meaning blown);
rough (properly as a gale), ie (figuratively) severe -- austere. see GREEK aer ...
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4578. seismos -- a commotion, shaking
... earthquake, tempest. From seio; a commotion, ie (of the air) a gale, (of the
ground) an earthquake -- earthquake, tempest. see GREEK seio. ...
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5492a. suphah -- a storm wind
... Word Origin from suph Definition a storm wind NASB Word Usage gale (1), storm (3),
tempest (2), whirlwind (8), windstorms (1). 5492, 5492a. suphah. 5492b . ...
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5883. En Rogel -- a place near Jer.
En Rogel. 5882, 5883. En Rogel. 5884 . a place near Jer. Transliteration: En
Rogel Phonetic Spelling: (ane ro-gale') Short Definition: En-rogel. ...
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That we Ought to Acknowledge all the Love we Bear to God to be ...
... Our free-will can stay and hinder the course of the inspiration and when the favourable
gale of God's grace swells the sails of our soul it is in our power to ...
/.../francis/treatise on the love of god/chapter vi that we ought.htm

Voyage to China
... No small comfort was this; for we had scarcely left the Mersey when a violent
equinoctial gale caught us, and for twelve days we were beating backwards and ...
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A Strain of Jonah the Prophet.
... Creaks shuddering; and the tree-like mast itself. 65 Bends to the gale, misdoubting
to be riven. Meantime the rising [1206] clamour of the crew. ...
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Preparations for the Invasion of Greece.
... of Mount Athos."Dangerous navigation."Plan of Xerxes for the march of his
expedition."Former shipwreck of Mardonius."Terrible gale."Destruction of ...
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The King's Highway
... A sudden breeze sprang up, as is common at nightfall on mountain lakes; and soon
a gale, against which they could make no headway, was blowing in their teeth. ...
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(And Last): Homeward Bound
... be put. For now, as we neared the 'roaring forties,' there fell on us
a gale from the north-west, and would not cease. The wind ...
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Outward Bound
... These 'roaring forties' seem all strangely devoid of animal life"at least in a December
north-east gale; not a whale did we see"only a pair of porpoises ...
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The Ancestral Home
... setting. It was no hurricane blast let loose; but a gale from heaven, that
drove into the dust the blossoms of that almond tree. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/fagg/forty years in south china/i the ancestral home.htm

But we must Follow Our Preacher, who Can Only Turn Away with ...
... but the reverse. That ship riding out the gale, holding fast to its anchorage,
is truly a conqueror; but that is all. But the vessel ...
/.../jennings/old groans and new songs/chapter iv but we must.htm

Seasons of Covenanting.
... urging to special devotedness to the Lord's cause,""Who is on the Lord's
side?"[789] In times of reviving, there are transmitted by every gale from heaven ...
/.../cunningham/the ordinance of covenanting/chapter xv seasons of covenanting.htm

Gale (8 Occurrences)
... The sweet gale (Myrica Gale) is found both in Europe and in America. 8. (n.) The
payment of a rent or annuity. Multi-Version Concordance Gale (8 Occurrences). ...
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Crete (7 Occurrences)
... 5. Crete in the New Testament: Crete owes its connection with Pauline history to
the accident of a gale which forced the ship carrying Paul to Rome to take ...
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Strain (5 Occurrences)
... person. 8. (v.) To injure by drawing, stretching, or the exertion of force;
as, the gale strained the timbers of the ship. 9. (v ...
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Lizard (3 Occurrences)
... On the same grounds, choledh, English Versions of the Bible "weasel," Septuagint
gale, might be the mole-rat. See CHAMELEON; TORTOISE; WEASEL. ...
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Galeed (2 Occurrences)

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Galbanum (1 Occurrence)

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Vanishing (3 Occurrences)
... Acts 27:20 Then, when for several days neither sun nor stars were seen and the terrific
gale still harassed us, the last ray of hope was now vanishing. (WEY). ...
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Northeaster (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A storm, strong wind, or gale, coming from the
northeast. Multi-Version Concordance Northeaster (1 Occurrence). ...
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Weasel (1 Occurrence)
... earth." the King James Version and the Revised Version (British and American) agree
in rendering choledh by "weasel," and the Septuagint has gale, "weasel" or ...
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