Strong's H1524 · Hebrew
גִּיל
gîyl · /gheel/
Definition
a revolution (of time, i.e. an age); also joy
KJV: [idiom] exceedingly, gladness, [idiom] greatly, joy, rejoice(-ing), sort.
Root / derivation: from H1523 (גִּיל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גִּיל across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms3 verses
Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God. my exceeding: Heb. the gladness of my joy
Psalms 45:15With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the king's palace.
Psalms 65:12They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. rejoice: Heb. are girded with joy
Proverbs1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1524 (gîyl) mean?
a revolution (of time, i.e. an age); also joy
How many times does H1524 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1524 (גִּיל) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “joy.”
How is gîyl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1524 is rendered as “joy” (3×), “gladness” (2×), “exceedingly” (1×), “greatly” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word גִּיל come from?
from H1523 (גִּיל);