Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1523

Strong's H1523 · Hebrew

גִּיל

gîyl · /gheel/

Number
H1523
Language
Hebrew
Original word
גִּיל
Transliteration
gîyl
Pronunciation
gheel
KJV occurrences
44 verses

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.

rejoice24×
glad10×
joyful4×
joy2×
rejoiced2×
delight1×
rejoiceth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

44 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Chronicles1 verse
Psalms19 verses
Psalms 2:11

Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psalms 9:14

That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalms 13:4

Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.

Psalms 13:5

But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

Psalms 14:7

Oh 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 16:9

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. rest: Heb. dwell confidently

Psalms 21:1

To 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 31:7

I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; thou hast known my soul in adversities;

Psalms 32:11

Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.

Psalms 35:9

And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation.

Psalms 48:11

Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.

Psalms 51:8

Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.

Psalms 53:6

Oh 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 89:16

In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

Psalms 96:11

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof. the fulness: or, all it containeth

Psalms 97:1

The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. multitude: Heb. many, or, great isles

Psalms 97:8

Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Psalms 118:24

This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Psalms 149:2

Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

Proverbs4 verses
Song of Solomon1 verse
Isaiah11 verses
Isaiah 9:3

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 25:9

And 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 29:19

The 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 35:1

The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.

Isaiah 35:2

It 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 41:16

Thou 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 49:13

Sing, 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 61:10

I 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 65:18

But 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 65:19

And 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 66:10

Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:

Hosea1 verse
Joel2 verses
Habakkuk2 verses
Zephaniah1 verse
Zechariah2 verses

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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;