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גֶּלֶד H1539

H1539 is the Hebrew word גֶּלֶד, transliterated geled and said ghe'-led. The King James Version most often renders it skin.

Word: גֶּלֶדTransliteration: geledSaid: ghe'-ledLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

the (human) skin (as smooth).

Where it comes from

from an unused root probably meaning to polish.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

skin 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: skin.

Verses using גֶּלֶד

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Job 16:15 · KJV

I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.

Common questions

What does Strong's H1539 mean?

H1539 is the Hebrew word גֶּלֶד (geled), meaning the (human) skin (as smooth).

How is H1539 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it skin (1 time).

How many times does H1539 appear in the Bible?

גֶּלֶד (geled) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H1539 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from an unused root probably meaning to polish.

Nearby entries

H1536 · גִּלְגָּל — {a wheel; by analogy, a whirlwind; also…H1537 · גִּלְגָּל — Gilgal, the name of three places in PalestineH1538 · גֻּלְגֹּלֶת — a skull (as round); by implication, a head…H1540 · גָּלָה — to denude (especially in a disgraceful…H1541 · גְּלָה — {to denude (especially in a disgraceful…H1542 · גִּלֹה — Giloh, a place in Palestine

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