Strong's H1523 · Hebrew
גִּיל
gîyl · /gheel/
Definition
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
KJV: be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice.
Root / derivation: or (by permutation) גּוּל; a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גִּיל across 44 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
44 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms19 verses
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psalms 9:14That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.
Psalms 13:4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
Psalms 13:5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
Psalms 14:7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh: Heb. Who will give
Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. rest: Heb. dwell confidently
Psalms 21:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Psalms 31:7I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;
Psalms 32:11Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Psalms 35:9And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.
Psalms 48:11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
Psalms 51:8Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.
Psalms 53:6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. Oh that: Heb. Who will give salvation, etc
Psalms 89:16In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.
Psalms 96:11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness: or, all it containeth
Psalms 97:1The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. multitude: Heb. many, or, great isles
Psalms 97:8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.
Psalms 118:24This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalms 149:2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
Proverbs4 verses
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
Proverbs 23:24The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him.
Proverbs 23:25Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.
Proverbs 24:17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Isaiah11 verses
Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. not: or, to him
Isaiah 25:9And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Isaiah 29:19The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. increase: Heb. add
Isaiah 35:1The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
Isaiah 35:2It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Sharon, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Isaiah 41:16Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 49:13Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.
Isaiah 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. decketh: Heb. decketh as a priest
Isaiah 65:18But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Isaiah 65:19And I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and joy in my people: and the voice of weeping shall be no more heard in her, nor the voice of crying.
Isaiah 66:10Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
Joel2 verses
Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice: for the LORD will do great things. will: Heb. hath magnified to do
Joel 2:23Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. the former rain moderately: or, a teacher of righteousness moderately: Heb. according to righteousness
Habakkuk2 verses
Zechariah2 verses
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. having: or, saving himself
Zechariah 10:7And they of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as through wine: yea, their children shall see it, and be glad; their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1523 (gîyl) mean?
properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
How many times does H1523 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1523 (גִּיל) appears in 44 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rejoice.”
How is gîyl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1523 is rendered as “rejoice” (24×), “glad” (10×), “joyful” (4×), “joy” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word גִּיל come from?
or (by permutation) גּוּל; a primitive root;