Strong's H1566 · Hebrew
גָּלַע
gâlaʻ · /gaw-lah'/
Definition
to be obstinate
KJV: (inter-) meddle (with).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּלַע across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.
Proverbs 18:1Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Through: or, He that separateth himself seeketh according to his desire, and intermeddleth in every business
Proverbs 20:3It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1566 (gâlaʻ) mean?
to be obstinate
How many times does H1566 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1566 (גָּלַע) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “intermeddleth.”
How is gâlaʻ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1566 is rendered as “intermeddleth” (1×), “meddled” (1×), “meddling” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word גָּלַע come from?
a primitive root;