גָּאַל
ga.alto redeem: redeemHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb104 occurrences17 books84 verses
Definition
a primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
Traditional renderings: × in any wise, × at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger.
Traditional renderings: × in any wise, × at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּאַל:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
104 total
- Jeremiah 50:34גֹּאֲלָ֣ם׀ · Their RedeemerTheir Redeemer is strong; the LORD of Hosts is His name. He will fervently plead their case so that He may bring rest to the earth, but turmoil to those who live in Babylon.
- Lamentations 3:58גָּאַ֥לְתָּ · You redeemYou defend my cause, O Lord; You redeem my life.
- Hosea 13:14אֶגְאָלֵ֑ם · I will redeem themI will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from Death. Where, O Death, are your plagues? Where, O Sheol, is your sting? Compassion is hidden from My eyes.
- Micah 4:10יִגְאָלֵ֣ךְ · will redeem youWrithe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies!