Boyd's Bible Dictionary: G

(troop). (1) Jacob’s seventh son (Gen. 30:11-13; 49:19; Num. 1:24-25). Tribe settled east of Jordan, and became a fierce, warlike people. Carried captive by Tiglath-pileser (1 Chron. 5:26). (2) A prophet and David’s seer (1 Sam. 22:5; 1 Chron. 21:9-19; 29:29; 2 Chron. 29:25).

Gadara

(walled). A city six miles S. E. of Sea of Galilee. Jesus healed the demoniac there. Now Um-keis.

Gadarenes, Gergesenes, Gerasenes

Inhabitants of Gadara

A people east of the Sea of Galilee (Matt. 8:28-34: Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-40).

Gaddi

(fortunate). One of the spies (Num. 13:11).

Gaddiel

(fortune of God). Another of the spies (Num. 13:10).

Gadi

(of Gad). Father of King Menahem (2 Kings 15:15,17).

Gaham

(browned). Son of Nahor (Gen. 22:24).

Gahar

(hiding place). His sons returned (Ezra 2:47).

Gaius, Caius

(lord). (1) Of Macedonia, a friend of Paul (Acts 19:29). (2) Of Derbe, co-worker with Paul (Acts 20:4). (3) Of Corinth, baptized by Paul (Rom. 16:23; 1 Cor. 1:14). (4) John’s third epistle addressed to Gaius.

Galaad

Greek form of Gilead

Galal

(prominence). Three Levites (1 Chron. 9:15-16; Neh. 11:17).

Galatia

(land of the Galli, Gauls). A central province of Asia Minor, and part of Paul’s missionary field (Acts 16:6; 18:23; 2 Tim. 4:10).

Galatians, Epistle to

Written by Paul to people of Galatia, A

D. 56 or 57, to strengthen their faith in the divinity of his mission, unfold his doctrine of justification by faith, and urge persistency in Christian work.

Galbanum

(fat). A gum-resin of yellowish color, and pungent, disagreeable odor when burning (Ex. 30:34).

Galeed

(heap of witness). Memorial heap of Jacob (Gen. 31:47-48).

Galilee

(circle). Originally the circuit containing the 20 towns given by Solomon to Hiram (Josh. 20:7; 1 Kings 9:11; 2 Kings 15:29). In time of Christ, one of the largest provinces of Palestine, in which he spent the greater part of his life and ministry (Luke 13:1; 23:6; John 1:43-47; Acts 1:11).

Galilee, Sea Of

[GENNESARET]

Gall

(yellow, bitter). The fluid secreted by the liver. Bitter (Job 16:13); poison (Job 20:14,25; Deut. 32:33); “hemlock” (Hos. 10:4); probably myrrh (Matt. 27:34); as in Mark 15:23; great troubles (Jer. 8:14; Acts 8:23).

Gallery

(show). An eastern veranda or portico; but panel work (Song of Sol. 1:17); or pillared walk (Ezek. 41:15).

Galley

(Isa. 33:21). [SHIP.]

Gallim

(heaps). A village of Benjamin (1 Sam. 25:44; Isa. 10:30).

Gallio

(who lives on milk). Roman proconsul of Achaia, A. D. 53 (Acts 18:12-17).

Gallows

[PUNISHMENT ]

Gamaliel

(recompense of God). (1) A prince of Manasseh (Num. 1:10; 2:20; 7:54; 10:23). (2) A learned president of the Sanhedrim, and Paul’s legal preceptor (Acts 5:34; 22:3).

Games

(sports). Simple among Hebrews. Falconry (Job 41:5); foot-racing (Psa. 19:5; Eccl. 9:11); bow and sling contests (1 Sam. 20:20; Judg. 20:16; 1 Chron. 12:2); dancing (Matt. 11:16-17); joking (Prov. 26:19; Jer. 15:17).

Gammadims

(dwarfs). Perhaps watchmen (Ezek. 27:11).

Gamul

(weaned). Leader of the 22d priestly course (1 Chron. 24:17).

Garden

(yard). In Hebrew sense, enclosures for fruits, well watered (Gen. 2:10; 13:10; 21:33; Num. 24:6; Job 8:16); hedged (Isa. 5:5); walled (Prov. 24:31); protected (Isa. 1:8; Job 27:18; Mark 12:1).

Gareb

(scab). (1) One of David’s warriors (2 Sam. 23:38; 1 Chron. 11:40). (2) A hill near Jerusalem (Jer. 31:39).

Garlic

(spear leek). A bulbous plant similar to an onion and leek (Num. 11:5).

Garment

[DRESS

Garmite

A Judahite

(1 Chron. 4:19).

Garrison

(warning). In Hebrew sense, a place manned, provisioned, and fortified (1 Sam. 13:23; 2 Sam. 23:14; 1 Chron. 11:16); guards (2 Chron. 17:2; 1 Chron. 18:13).

Gashmu

(Neh. 6:6). [GESHEM ]

Gatam

(burnt valley). A duke of Edom (Gen. 36:11,16).

Gate

(opening). Those of walled cities made of wood, iron, or brass (Judg. 16:3; Deut. 3:5; Psa. 107:16; Acts 12:10); flanked by towers (2 Sam. 18:24,33); market and judgment places near (2 Sam. 15:2; 2 Kings 7:1; Job 29:7; Deut. 17:5;25. 7; Amos 5:10; Ruth 4:1-12); symbol of power (Gen. 22:17; Isa. 24:12; Matt. 16:18); the city itself (Deut. 12:12).

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Gath

(wine press). A city of Philistia (Josh. 13:3; 1 Sam. 6:17); home of Goliath (1 Sam. 17:4); refuge of David (1 Sam. 21:10).

Gath-hepher, Gittah-hepher

(wine press of Hepher). A town in Zebulun, now el Meshed (Josh. 19:13; 2 Kings 14:25).

Gath-rimmon

(high wine press). (1) A Levitical city of Dan (Josh. 21:24; 1 Chron. 6:69). (2) A Levite town of Manasseh (Josh. 21:25). Bileam (1 Chron. 6:70).

Gaza

(strong). Hebrew Azzah, now Ghuzzeh. A city of Philistia (Gen. 10:19); assigned to Judah (Josh. 10:41; 15:47; Judg. 1:18); scene of Samson’s exploits (Judg. 16; 1 Kings 4:24; Acts 8:26).

Gazathites

Inhabitants of Gaza

(Josh. 13:3).

Gazer

(2 Sam. 5:25; 1 Chron. 14:16). [GEZER.]

Gazez

(shearer). Son of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:46).

Gazites

Inhabitants of Gaza

(Judg. 16:2).

Gazzam

(consuming). His descendants returned (Ezra 2:48; Neh. 7:51).

Geba

(hill). Gabes (Josh. 18:24); now Jeba, 6 miles N. of Jerusalem. A Levitical city of Benjamin (Josh. 21:17; 1 Chron. 6:60; 1 Sam. 13:3; 1 Kings 15:22; 2 Kings 23:8; Isa. 10:29).

Gebal

(mountain). A maritime town of Phoenicia, near Tyre (Ezek. 27:9). Inhabitants called Giblites (Josh. 13:5).

Geber

(man). Two of Solomon’s commissaries (1 Kings 4:13,19).

Gebim

(ditches). A place near Jerusalem (Isa. 10:31).

Gecko

The fan-footed lizard of Palestine

“Ferret,” in A. V. (Lev. 11:30); “Gecko” in R. V.

Gedaliah

(God my greatness). (1) A governor of Judea (2 Kings 25:22); and friend of Jeremiah (Jer. 40:5-6; 41:2). (2) A Levite harpist (1 Chron. 25:3). (3) A priest (Ezra 10:18). (4) A persecutor of Jeremiah (Jer. 38:1). (5) Grandfather of Zephaniah (Zeph. 1:1).

Gedeon

Greek form of Gideon

(Heb. 11:32).

Geder

(wall). Its king was conquered by Joshua (Josh. 12:13).

Gederah

(sheepfold). A town in lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:36).

Gederathite

Inhabitant of Gederah

(1 Chron. 12:4).

Gederite

Inhabitant of Geder

(1 Chron. 27:28).

Gederoth

(sheepfolds). A city in lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:41; 2 Chron. 28:18).

Gederothaim

(two sheepfolds). A town in lowlands of Judah (Josh. 15:36).

Gedor

(wall). (1) A hill town of Judah (Josh. 15:58). (2) A town of Benjamin (1 Chron. 12:7). (3) (1 Chron. 4:39), probably Gerar. (4) An ancestor of Saul (1 Chron. 8:31).

Gehazi

(valley of vision). Messenger of Elisha (2 Kings 4:12-37; 5:20-27; 8:4).

Gehenna

[HINNOM

Geliloth

(circuit). A landmark of Benjamin (Josh. 18:17).

Gemalli

(camel driver). Father of Ammiel (Num. 13:12).

Gemariah

(perfected by God). (1) Son of Shaphan (Jer. 36:10-27). (2) Messenger of King Hezekiah (Jer. 29:3-4).

Gems

[STONES, PRECIOUS

Genealogy

(birth record). In Hebrew, “book of generations” (Gen. 5; 10; 1 Chron. 1-8; 9:1; Matt. 1:1-17; Luke 3:23-38).

Generation

(begotten). In plural, the genealogical register (Gen. 2:4; 5:1; Matt. 1:1); family history (Gen. 6:9; 25:12); men of the existing age (Lev. 3:17; Isa. 53:8; Matt. 24:34; Acts 2:40).

Genesis

(beginning). First book of the Bible and Pentateuch. Chapters 1-11. give history of Creation, Adam, Deluge, Noah, first inhabitants, Babel. Balance devoted to history of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. Covers a period of nearly 2500 years. Authorship attributed to Moses.

Gennesaret

(garden of the prince). (1) Land of, the small crescent country N. W. of Sea of Galilee (Matt. 14:34; Mark 6:53). (2) Lake of, “Sea of Chinnereth,” in O. T. (Num. 34:11; Josh. 12:3); and “Sea of Galilee,” in N. T.; enlargement of Jordan river; 13 miles long, 6 wide, 700 below bed of ocean. “Lake of Gennesaret” (Luke 5:1); “Sea of Tiberias” (John 6:1); “the sea” (Matt. 4:15).

Gennesareth

[GENNESARET

Gentiles

(nations). In O. T. sense, all peoples not Jewish (Gen. 10:5; 14:1; Neh. 5:8). In N. T., Greeks and Romans seem to type Gentiles (Luke 2:32; Acts 26:17-20; Rom. 1:14-16; 9:24). “Isles of the Gentiles” (Gen. 10:5), supposed to embrace Asia Minor and Europe.

Genubath

(theft). An Edomite (1 Kings 11:20).

Gera

(grain). (1) A Benjamite (Gen. 46:21; 1 Chron. 8:3-7). (2) Father of Ehud (Judg. 3:15). (3) Father of Shimei (2 Sam. 16:5; 19:16; 1 Kings 2:8).

Gerah

One twentieth of a shekel; about 3 cents

(Ex. 30:13).

Gerar

(halting place). A town of Philistia (Gen. 10:19; 20:1; 26:26; 2 Chron. 14:13-14).

Gerasenes

For Gadarenes

(Luke 8:26, R. V.)

Gergesenes

(Matt. 8:28). [GADARENES, GERASENES.]

Gerizim

(cutters). The mountain of blessings in Ephraim (Deut. 11:29; 27:12-26; 28).

Gershom

(exile). (1) Son of Moses (Ex. 2:22; 18:3). (2) A priest (Ezra 8:2).

Gershon

(exile). Eldest son of Levi (Gen. 46:11; Ex. 6:16: 1 Chron. 6:1). Founder of the Gershonites. Given thirteen cities in Canaan (Josh. 21:6). Gershom (1 Chron. 6:62-71).

Gerzites

Dwellers south of Palestine

(1 Sam. 27:8 marg.).

Gesham

(filthy). A descendant of Caleb (1 Chron. 2:47).

Geshem, Gashmu

(rain). A scoffing Arabian (Neh. 2:19; 6:1-2).

Geshur

(bridge). A province of Syria peopled by Geshuri or Geshurites (Deut. 3:14; Josh. 13:11; 2 Sam. 3:3; 15:8; 1 Chron. 2:23).

Geshuri

(Deut. 3:14; Josh. 13:2). [GESHUR.]

Geshurites

Besides above, a people of Arabia and Philistia

(Josh. 13:11; 1 Sam. 27:8).

Gether

(fear). Son of Aram (Gen. 10:23; 1 Chron. 1:17).

Gethsemane

(oil press). Scene of Christ’s agony and betrayal, at the foot of Olivet, near Jerusalem (Matt. 26:36-56; Mark 14:26-52; Luke 22:39-49; John 18:1-13).

Geuel

(majesty of God). The Gadite spy (Num. 13:15).

Gezer

(steep). Gazer, Gazara, Gazers, and Gad. A Levitical city (Josh. 10:33; 12:12; 16:3; 21:21); whose native people remained (Judg. 1:29).

Gezrites

[GERZITES

Ghost

(that terrifies). The spirit (Matt. 27:50).

Giah

(waterfall). A hill near Ammah (2 Sam. 2:24).

Giants

(sons of Gaea). Huge men—Nephilim, Gibborim (Gen. 6:4); Rephaim (Gen. 14:5); Emim, Anakim, Zuzim (Num. 13:28-33; Deut. 3:11; 1 Sam. 17:4).

Gibbar

(huge). His children returned (Ezra 2:20).

Gibbethon

(high). A Levitical town of Dan (Josh. 19:44; 21:23; 1 Kings 15:27; 16:17).

Gibea

(hill). A Judahite (1 Chron. 2:49).

Gibeah

(hill). (1) A town of Judah (Josh. 15:57). (2) Place where the ark was left (2 Sam. 6:3-4. (3) A place in Benjamin (Judg. 19:12-15; 20:19-25; 1 Sam. 13:2). (4) Saul’s birthplace (1 Sam. 10:26; 11:4; 15:34; 22:6; 23:19; Isa. 10:29). (5) Probably Geba (Judg. 20:31).

Gibeath

(Josh. 18:28). [GIBEAH, 3.]

Gibeon

(lofty hill). A Hivite city of Canaan, given to Levites (Josh. 9:3-15; 10:12-13; 21:17; 2 Sam. 2:12-24; 20:8-10). Tabernacle set up there (1 Chron. 16:39; 1 Kings 3:4-5; 9:2; 2 Chron. 1:3,13; Jer. 41:12-16).

Gibeonites

Inhabitants of Gibeon

(2 Sam. 21:1-9).

Giblites

(Josh. 13:5). [GEBAL.]

Giddalti

(trained up). Son of Heman, and leader of 22d musical course (1 Chron. 25:4).

Giddel

(great). His children returned (Ezra 2:47,56).

Gideon

(destroyer). The powerful warrior of Manasseh, and judge of Israel for 40 years (Judg. 6-8).

Gideoni

(destroyer). A Benjamite (Num. 1:11).

Gidom

(desolation). A place near Rimmon (Judg. 20:45).

Gier Eagle

(sacred eagle). An unclean bird of prey; probably the Egyptian vulture (Lev. 11:18: Deut. 14:17).

Gift

(given). A common way of showing esteem and confidence and securing favors (Gen. 32:13-15; 45:22-23). Kings were donees (1 Kings 4:21; 2 Chron. 17:5). Not to give, a mark of contempt (1 Sam. 10:27). Cattle given (Gen. 32:13); garments (2 Kings 5:23); money (2 Sam. 18:11); perfumes (Matt. 2:11).

Gihon

(stream). (1) Second river of Paradise (Gen. 2:13). (2) A spot, or pool, near Jerusalem (1 Kings 1:33-38; 2 Chron. 32:30; 33:14).

Gilalai

(weighty). A musician (Neh. 12:36).

Gilboa

(fountain). The mountain range east of Esdraelon and overlooking Jezreel (1 Sam. 28:4; 31:1; 2 Sam. 1:6).

Gilead

(rocky). (1) Mount and Land of Gilead, east of Jordan (Gen. 31:21-25; Num. 32:1; Josh. 17:6). (2) A mountain near Jezreel (Judg. 7:3). (3) Grandson of Manasseh (Num. 26:29-30). (4) Father of Jephthah (Judg. 11:1-2).

Gileadites

Manassites of Gilead

(Num. 26:29).

Gilgal

(rolling). (1) First encampment of Israelites west of Jordan (Josh. 4:19-20; 5:9-10). Became a city and headquarters (Josh. 9:6; 15:7). Saul crowned there (1 Sam. 7:16; 10:8; 11:14-15). (2) Another Gilgal in Sharon plain (Josh. 12:23). (3) Another near Bethel (2 Kings 4:38).

Giloh

(exile). A town of Judah (Josh. 15:51; 2 Sam. 15:12).

Gilonite

Inhabitant of Giloh

(2 Sam. 15:12; 23:34).

Gimzo

(producing sycamores). Now Jimzu, a village 2.5 miles from Lydda (2 Chron. 28:18).

Gin

(engine). A bird-trap (Isa. 8:14; Amos 3:5).

Ginath

(protection). Father of Tibni (1 Kings 16:21-22).

Ginnetho

(gardener). A priest (Neh. 12:4).

Ginnethon

(gardener). A priest (Neh. 10:6; 12:16).

Girdle

(gird). Worn by men and women to hold the looser garments. Made of leather (2 Kings 1:8; Matt. 3:4); of linen (Jer. 13:1; Ezek. 16:10); embroidered (Dan. 10:5; Rev. 1:13); used for carrying swords and daggers (Judg. 3:16; 2 Sam. 20:8).

Girgasite, Girgashites

An original tribe of Canaan

(Gen. 10:16; 15:21; Deut. 7:1).

Gispa

(fondle). An overseer (Neh. 11:21).

Gittah-hepher

(Josh. 19:13). [GATH-HEPHER.]

Gittaim

(two wine presses). An unknown place (2 Sam. 4:3).

Gittites

Gathite followers of David

(2 Sam. 15:18-19). [GATH.]

Gittith

A musical instrument or melody

(Psa. 8; 81; 84 titles).

Gizonite

Hashem

(1 Chron. 11:34).

Glass

Only once in O

T. as “crystal” (Job 28:17); N. T. “glass” mirrors were metal (1 Cor. 13:12; 2 Cor. 3:18; James 1:23; Rev. 4:6).

Gleaning

(handful). Field-gleanings were reserved for the poor (Lev. 19:9-10; Ruth 2:2). [CORNER.]

Glede

(glide). An unclean bird of prey (Deut. 14:13). The European kite; but vulture (Lev. 11:14).

Gnat

A small insect; figuratively mentioned

(Matt. 23:24).

Goad

(gad, strike). A rod spiked at the end for driving oxen (Judg. 3:31); and iron-shod at the other end for cleaning plows, or even for plowing (1 Sam. 13:21).

Goat

Several varieties in Palestine, both wild and tame

An important source of food, clothing, and wealth (Gen. 27:9; 1 Sam. 24:2; 25:2; Job 39:1). “Scape-goat,” one of the two offered on Day of Atonement, over which the priest confessed the sins of Israel, and then let it escape to the wilderness (Lev. 16:7-26).

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Goath

(lowing). An unknown place (Jer. 31:39).

Gob

(cistern). A battlefield (2 Sam. 21:18-19). Gezer (1 Chron. 20:4).

Goblet

(little cask). A wine cup.

God

(good). In Hebrew, Jehovah, “the self-existent and eternal,” and especially the covenant God. Generally rendered Lord. The ineffable name, not pronounced by the Jews, who substituted for it Adonai, “my Lord;” or Elohim—God, the creator and moral governor—when Adonai was written with Jehovah.

Godhead

The Supreme Being in all his nature and attributes

(Acts 17:29; Rom. 1:20; Col. 2:9).

Gog

(roof). (1) A Reubenite (1 Chron. 5:4). (2) [MAGOG.]

Golan

(circuit). A refuge city in Bashan (Deut. 4:43; Josh. 20:8; 21:27).

Gold

(yellow). Known early to Hebrews (Gen. 2:11); used for ornaments (Gen. 24:22); money, temple furniture and utensils (Ex. 36:34-38; 1 Kings 7:48-50); emblem of purity and nobility (Job 23:10; Lam. 4:1). Obtained chiefly from Ophir (Job 28:16; Parvaim (2 Chron. 3:6); Sheba and Raamah (Ezek. 27:22).

Golgotha

(skull). Hebrew name of the spot where Christ was crucified (Matt. 27:33; Mark 15:22; John 19:17). [CALVARY.]

Goliath

(splendor). The Philistine giant who defied the army of Israel (1 Sam. 17:4-54). Another Goliath (2 Sam. 21:19-22).

Gomer

(complete). (1) Eldest son of Japheth (Gen. 10:2-3; 1 Chron. 1:5-6). (2) Wife of Hosea (Hos. 1:3).

Gomorrah

(submersion). Gomorrha in N. T. A city of the plain destroyed by fire (Gen. 14:1-11; 18:20; 19:24-28; Deut. 29:23; 32:32; Matt. 10:15; Mark 6:11).

Gopher

The unknown wood of Noah’s ark

(Gen. 6:14).

Goshen

(drawing near). (1) The extreme province of Egypt, northward toward Palestine; assigned to the Jews (Gen. 45:5-10; 46:28-34; 47:1-6; 50:8). (2) An undefined part of southern Palestine (Josh. 10:41; 11:16). (3) A city of Judah (Josh. 15:51).

Gospels

(good tidings). The four initial books of N. T., containing the biographies of Christ.

Gourd

(encumberer). A large plant family, covering the melon, pumpkin, squash, calabash (Jonah 4:6-10). A poisonous apple or cucumber (2 Kings 4:39-41).

Governor

(director). Often captain, chief, or civic official; but generally the political officer in charge of a province (Gen. 42:6; 1 Kings 10:15; Ezra 8:36; Neh. 2:9; Matt. 27:2).

Gozan

Place or river in Mesopotamia

(2 Kings 17:6; 18:11; 1 Chron. 5:26).

Grape

(hook, grab). Grapes of Palestine noted for size and flavor (Gen. 49:11; Num. 13:24). Used for wine and food (1 Sam. 25:18; 30:12; 2 Sam. 16:1; 1 Chron. 12:40).

Grass

(for gnawing). Large figurative use (Psa. 90:5-6; Isa. 40:6,8; James 1:10-11; 1 Peter 1:24); sometimes herbage in general (Isa. 15:6); a fuel (Matt. 6:30; Luke 12:28).

Grasshopper

An insect of the locust species, often translated locust

(2 Chron. 7:13). A clean animal (Lev. 11:22); timid (Job 39:20); gregarious and destructive (Judg. 6:5; 7:12; Eccl. 12:5; Jer. 46:23); type of insignificance (Num. 13:33; Isa. 40:22).

Grave

[BURIAL

[ENGRAVER.]

Greaves

(shins). Armor, metallic or leathern, to protect the shins from foot to knee (1 Sam. 17:6).

Greece, Greeks, Grecians

The well known country in S

E. of Europe, called also Hellas. Javan in O. T. (Gen. 10:2-5; Isa. 66:19; Ezek. 27:13,19); but direct (Dan. 8:21; 10:20; 11:2; Joel 3:6; Acts 20:2). Greek the original N. T. language.

Greyhound

(Prov. 30:31). The original implies a “wrestler,” not a quadruped.

Grinding

[MILL

Grove

Except

(Gen. 21:33), the Hebrew original means an idol; primitively set up and worshipped in groves (1 Kings 18:19; 2 Kings 13:6).

Gudgodah

(Deut. 10:7). [HOR-HAGIDGAD.]

Guest

[HOSPITALITY

Guni

(painted). (1) Son of Naphtali and founder of the Gunites (Gen. 46:24; Num. 26:48; 1 Chron. 7:13). (2) A son of Gad (1 Chron. 5:15).

Gur

(whelp). Spot where King Ahaziah was slain (2 Kings 9:27).

Gur-baal

(abode of Baal). A district south of Palestine (2 Chron. 26:7).

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