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גָּלַע H1566
H1566 is the Hebrew word גָּלַע, transliterated gâlaʻ and said gaw-lah'. The King James Version most often renders it intermeddleth.
What it means
to be obstinate.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (inter-) meddle (with).
Verses using גָּלַע
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Proverbs 18:1 · KJV
Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1566 mean?
H1566 is the Hebrew word גָּלַע (gâlaʻ), meaning to be obstinate.
How is H1566 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it intermeddleth (1 time).
How many times does H1566 appear in the Bible?
גָּלַע (gâlaʻ) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1566 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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