Strong's H1552 · Hebrew
גְלִילָה
gᵉlîylâh · /ghel-ee-law'/
Definition
a circuit or region
KJV: border, coast, country.
Root / derivation: feminine of H1550 (גָּלִיל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גְלִילָה across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Joshua3 verses
This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri,
Joshua 22:10And when they came unto the borders of Jordan, that are in the land of Canaan, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh built there an altar by Jordan, a great altar to see to.
Joshua 22:11And the children of Israel heard say, Behold, the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh have built an altar over against the land of Canaan, in the borders of Jordan, at the passage of the children of Israel.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1552 (gᵉlîylâh) mean?
a circuit or region
How many times does H1552 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1552 (גְלִילָה) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “borders.”
How is gᵉlîylâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1552 is rendered as “borders” (3×), “coasts” (1×), “country” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גְלִילָה come from?
feminine of H1550 (גָּלִיל);