Strong's H1558 · Hebrew
גָּלָל
gâlâl · /gaw-lawl'/
Definition
a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of
KJV: because of, for (sake).
Root / derivation: from H1556 (גָּלַל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּלָל across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
Say, I pray thee, thou art my sister: that it may be well with me for thy sake; and my soul shall live because of thee.
Genesis 30:27And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.
Genesis 39:5And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
Deuteronomy3 verses
Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.
Deuteronomy 15:10Thou shalt surely give him, and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him: because that for this thing the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thy works, and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto.
Deuteronomy 18:12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1558 (gâlâl) mean?
a circumstance (as rolled around); only used adverbially, on account of
How many times does H1558 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1558 (גָּלָל) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “because.”
How is gâlâl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1558 is rendered as “because” (3×), “sake” (2×), “sakes” (1×), “thee” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גָּלָל come from?
from H1556 (גָּלַל);