Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1548

Strong's H1548 · Hebrew

גָּלַח

gâlach · /gaw-lakh'/

Number
H1548
Language
Hebrew
Original word
גָּלַח
Transliteration
gâlach
Pronunciation
gaw-lakh'
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

properly, to be bald, i.e. (causatively) to shave; figuratively to lay waste

KJV: poll, shave (off).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּלַח across 15 verses.

shave7×
shaven4×
off3×
polled3×
shaved2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis1 verse
Leviticus4 verses
Deuteronomy1 verse
Judges3 verses
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Chronicles1 verse
Isaiah1 verse
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1548 (gâlach) mean?

properly, to be bald, i.e. (causatively) to shave; figuratively to lay waste

How many times does H1548 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1548 (גָּלַח) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “shave.”

How is gâlach translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1548 is rendered as “shave” (7×), “shaven” (4×), “off” (3×), “polled” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word גָּלַח come from?

a primitive root;