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GAAL, conspires against and is defeated by Abimelech, Judg 9:26-41.
GAASH, a foothill of Mount Ephraim. Joshua's inheritance embraced, Josh 24:30. Joshua buried on the north side of, Josh 24:30; Judg 2:9. Brooks of, 2 Sam 23:30.
GABA, called also GEBA. A city of Canaan allotted to Benjamin, Josh 18:24; Ezra 2:26; Neh 7:30.
GABBAI, a Benjamite chief, Neh 11:8.
GABBATHA, a place of judgment in Jerusalem, where Pilate passed sentence on Jesus, John 19:13.
GABRIEL, a messenger of God. Appeared to Daniel, Dan 8:16; Dan 9:21; to Zacharias, Luke 1:11-19; to Mary, Luke 1:26-29.
GAD. 1. Jacob's seventh son, Gen 30:11; Gen 35:26; Exod 1:4. Children of, Gen 46:16; Num 26:15-18; 1 Chron 5:11. Prophecy concerning, Gen 49:19.
2. A tribe of Israel. Blessed by Moses, Deut 33:20. Enumeration of, at Sinai, Num 1:14,24-25; in the plains of Moab, Num 26:15-18; in the reign of Jotham, 1 Chron 5:11-17.
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Place of, in camp and march, Num 2:10,14,16. Wealth of, in cattle, and spoils, Josh 22:8; Num 32:1. Petition for their portion of land east of the Jordan, Num 32:1-5; Deut 3:12,16-17; Deut 29:8. Boundaries of territory, Josh 13:24-28; 1 Chron 5:11. Aid in the conquest of the region west of the Jordan, Num 32:16-32; Josh 4:12-13; Josh 22:1-8. Erect a monument to signify the unity of the tribes east of the Jordan with the tribes west of the river, Josh 22:10-14.
Disaffected toward Saul as king, and joined the faction under David in the wilderness of Hebron, 1 Chron 12:8-15,37-38. Join the Reubenites in the war against the Hagarites, 1 Chron 5:10,19-20. Smitten by the king of Syria, 2 Kings 10:32-33. Carried into captivity to Assyria, 1 Chron 5:26. Land of, occupied by the Ammonites, after the tribe is carried into captivity, Jer 49:1. Re-allotment of territory to, by Ezekiel, Ezek 48:27,29.
3. A prophet of David, 2 Sam 24:11. Bids David leave Adullam, 1 Sam 22:5. Bears the divine message to David offering choice between three evils, for his presumption in numbering Israel, 2 Sam 24:11-14; 1 Chron 21:9-13. Bids David build an altar on threshing floor of Ornan, 2 Sam 24:18-19; 1 Chron 21:18-19. Assists David in arranging temple service, 2 Chron 29:25. Writings of, 1 Chron 29:29.
GADARENES, called also GERGESENES. Jesus visits and works miracles among, but is rejected, Matt 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-19.
GADDI, a chief of Manasseh. One of the twelve spies who explored Canaan, Num 13:11.
GADDIEL, a chief of Zebulun. One of the twelve spies, Num 13:10.
GADI, father of Menahem, 2 Kings 15:14,17.
GAHAM, son of Nahor, Gen 22:24.
GAHAR, one of the Nethinims, Ezra 2:47; Neh 7:49.
GAIUS. 1. A Macedonian, and a companion of Paul. Seized at Ephesus, Acts 19:29.
2. A man of Derbe, accompanied Paul from Macedonia, Acts 20:4.
3. A Corinthian, whom Paul baptized, Rom 16:23; 1 Cor 1:14.
4. Man to whom John's third epistle was addressed, 3 John.
GALAL. 1. A Levite, 1 Chron 9:15.
2. Son of Jeduthun, 1 Chron 9:16; Neh 11:17.
GALATIA, a province of Asia Minor. Its churches visited by Paul, Acts 16:6; Acts 18:23. Collection taken in, for Christians at Jerusalem, 1 Cor 16:1. Peter's address to, 1 Pet 1:1. Churches in, Gal 1:1-2. See Paul's epistle to Galatians.
GALBANUM, a fragrant gum used in the sacred oil, Exod 30:34.
GALEED, called also JEGARSAHADUTHA. The memorial of Jacob's and Laban's covenant, Gen 31:47-48.
GALILEE. 1. The northern district of Palestine. A city of refuge in, Josh 20:7; Josh 21:32; 1 Chron 6:76. Cities in, given to Hiram, 1 Kings 9:11-12.
Taken by king of Assyria, 2 Kings 15:29. Prophecy concerning, Isa 9:1; Matt 4:15. Called GALILEE OF THE NATIONS, Isa 9:1. Herod, tetrarch of, Mark 6:21; Luke 3:1; Luke 23:6-7. Jesus resides in, Matt 17:22; Matt 19:1; John 7:1,9. Teaching and miracles of Jesus in, Matt 4:23,25; Matt 15:29-31; Mark 1:14,28,39; Mark 3:7; Luke 4:14,44; Luke 5:17; Luke 23:5; John 1:43; John 4:3,43-45; Acts 10:37. People of, receive Jesus, John 4:45,53. Disciples were chiefly from, Acts 1:11; Acts 2:7. Women from, ministered to Jesus, Matt 27:55-56; Mark 15:41; Luke 23:49,55. Jesus appeared to his disciples in, after his resurrection, Matt 26:32; Matt 28:7,10,16-17; Mark 14:28; Mark 16:7; John 21.
Routes from, to Judaea, Judg 21:19; John 4:3-5. Dialect of, Mark 14:70. Called GENNESARET, Matt 14:34; Mark 6:53. Churches in, Acts 9:31.
2. Sea of. Called SEA OF TIBERIAS, John 21:1; LAKE OF GENNESARET, Luke 5:1; SEA OF CHINNERETH, Num 34:11; Deut 3:17; Josh 13:27; of CHINNEROTH, Josh 12:3. Jesus calls disciples on the shore of, Matt 4:18-22; Luke 5:1-11. Jesus teaches from a ship on, Matt 13:1-3. Miracles of Jesus on, Matt 8:24-32; Matt 14:22-33; Matt 17:27; Mark 4:37-39; Luke 5:1-9; Luke 8:22-24; John 21:1-11.
GALL. Any bitter or poisonous substance, as the bile, Job 16:13; venom of serpents, Job 20:14.
A bitter herb, Deut 29:18. Given Jesus, Ps 69:21; Matt 27:34.
FIGURATIVE: Gall of bitterness, Acts 8:23.
GALLERIES, in temple of Ezekiel's vision, Ezek 42:3.
GALLIM, a town, probably in tribe of Benjamin, 1 Sam 25:44; Isa 10:30.
GALLIO, proconsul of Achaia. Dismisses complaint of Jews against Paul, Acts 18:12-17.
GALLOWS. Used for execution of criminals, Esther 2:23; Esther 5:14; Esther 6:4; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:13,25. Reproach of being hanged upon, Gal 3:13.
See PUNISHMENT.
GAMALIEL. 1. A celebrated teacher. Speech of, before the Sanhedrin, Acts 5:33-40. Paul's teacher, Acts 22:3.
2. A captain of Manasseh, Num 1:10; Num 2:20; Num 10:23. Offering of, at dedication of tabernacle, Num 7:54-59.
GAMES. Foot races, 1 Cor 9:24,26; Gal 2:2; Phil 2:16; Heb 12:1. Gladiatorial, 1 Cor 4:9; 1 Cor 9:26; 1 Cor 15:32; 2 Tim 4:7.
FIGURATIVE: Of the Christian life, 1 Cor 9:24,26; Gal 5:7; Phil 2:16; Phil 3:14; Heb 12:1. Of a successful ministry, Gal 2:2; Phil 2:16. Fighting wild beasts, of spiritual conflict, 1 Cor 4:9; 1 Cor 9:26; 1 Cor 15:32; 2 Tim 4:7.
GAMMADIMS, warriors or watchmen, Ezek 27:11.
GAMUL, a priest in the time of David, 1 Chron 24:17.
GARDEN, OF EDEN. See EDEN. Of Gethsemane. See GETHSEMANE.
GAREB. 1. One of David's mighty men, 2 Sam 23:38; 1 Chron 11:40.
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GARMENT, of righteousness, Isa 61:10; Matt 22:11; 2 Cor 5:3; Rev 3:18; Rev 7:14; Rev 16:15; Rev 19:8.
See DRESS; ROBE.
GARRISON, a military camp, 1 Sam 13:3; 1 Sam 14:1; 2 Sam 8:6,14; 2 Sam 23:14.
GASHMU, called also GESHEM, A Samaritan, Neh 6:1,6.
GATAM, grandson of Esau, Gen 36:11,16; 1 Chron 1:36.
GATES. Of cities, Deut 3:5; Josh 6:26; 1 Sam 23:7; 2 Sam 18:24; 2 Chron 8:5. Made of iron, Acts 12:10; wood, Neh 1:3; brass, Ps 107:16; Isa 45:2. Double doors, Isa 45:1; Ezek 41:24.
The open square of, a place for idlers, Gen 19:1; 1 Sam 4:18; Ps 69:12; Prov 1:21; Jer 17:19-20. Religious services held at, Acts 14:13. The law read at, Neh 8. Place for the transaction of public business, announcement of legal transactions, Gen 23:10,16; conferences on public affairs, Gen 34:20; holding courts of justice, Deut 16:18; Deut 21:19; Deut 22:15; Josh 20:4; Ruth 4:1; 2 Sam 15:2; Prov 22:22; Zech 8:16. Place for public concourse, Gen 23:10; Prov 1:21; Prov 8:3; Jer 14:2; Jer 22:2. Thrones of kings at, 1 Kings 22:10; 2 Chron 18:9; Jer 38:7; Jer 39:3. Punishment of criminals outside of, Deut 17:5; Jer 20:2; Acts 7:58; Heb 13:12. Closed at night, Josh 2:5,7; on the Sabbath, Neh 13:19. Guards at, 2 Kings 7:17; Neh 13:19,22. Jails made in the towers of, Jer 20:2. Bodies of criminals exposed to view at, 2 Kings 10:8.
FIGURATIVE: Of the people of a city, Isa 3:26. Of the gospel, Isa 60:11. Of the powers of hell, Matt 16:18; of death, Job 38:17; Ps 9:13; of the grave, Isa 38:10. Of righteousness, Ps 118:19. Of salvation, Gen 28:17; Ps 24:7; Ps 118:19-20; Isa 26:2; Matt 7:13. Of death, Isa 38:1(1.
SYMBOLICAL: Rev 21:12-13,21,25.
GATH. One of the five chief cities of the Philistines, Josh 13:3; 1 Sam 6:17; Amos 6:2; Mic 1:10. Anakims, a race of giants, inhabitants of, Josh 11:22. Goliath dwelt in, 1 Sam 17:4; 1 Chron 20:5-8. Obededom belonged to, 2 Sam 6:10. The ark taken to, 1 Sam 5:8. Inhabitants of, called GITTITES, Josh 13:3. David takes refuge at, 1 Sam 21:10-15; 1 Sam 27:2-7. Band of Gittites, attached to David, 2 Sam 15:18-22. Taken by David, 1 Chron 18:1. Shimei's servants escape to, 1 Kings 2:39-41. Fortified by Rehoboam, 2 Chron 11:8. Taken, by Hazael, 2 Kings 12:17. Recovered, by Jehoash, 2 Kings 13:25. Besieged, by Uzziah, 2 Chron 26:6. Called METHEGAMMAH, in 2 Sam 8:1.
GATHHEPHER, a city of Zebulun, 2 Kings 14:25.
GATHRIMMON. 1. A Levitical city of Dan, Josh 19:45.
2. A city of Manasseh, Josh 21:24-25; 1 Chron 6:69. Called also BILEAM, 1 Chron 6:70.
GAZA. 1. Called also AZZAH. A city
of the Philistines, Josh 13:3; Jer 25:20. One of the border cities of the Canaanites, Gen 10:19. A city of the Avim and Anakims, Deut 2:23; Josh 11:22. Allotted to Judah, Josh 15:47; Judg 1:18. A temple of Dagon, situated at, Judg 16:23. Samson dies at, Judg 16:21-31. On the western boundary of the kingdom of Israel in the time of Solomon, 1 Kings 4:24. Smitten by Pharaoh, Jer 47:1.
Prophecies relating to, Amos 1:6-7; Zeph 2:4; Zech 9:5.
2. A city of Ephraim, Judg 6:4; 1 Chron 7:28.
GAZATHITES, inhabitants of Gaza, Josh 13:3. Called Gazites, in Judg 16:2.
GAZER, called also Gezer, 2 Sam 5:25; 1 Chron 14:16.
GAZEZ. 1. A son of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:46.
2. A grandson of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:46.
GAZZAM, one of the Nethinims, Ezra 2:48; Neh 7:51.
GEBA, called also GABA. A city of Benjamin, assigned to the sons of Aaron, Josh 21:17; 1 Sam 13:3; 2 Sam 5:25; 1 Kings 15:22; 2 Kings 23:8; 1 Chron 6:60; 1 Chron 8:6; 2 Chron 16:6; Neh 11:31; Neh 12:29; Isa 10:29; Zech 14:10.
GEBAL. 1, A city south of Sidon. Given to Reuben, Josh 13:5. People of, work for Solomon, 1 Kings 5:18 [RV]. Shipbuilders in, Ezek 27:9.
2. A district near the Dead Sea, Ps 83:7.
GEBER, name of two men, officers of Solomon, 1 Kings 4:13,19.
GEBIM, a city of Benjamin, Isa 10:31.
GEDALIAH. 1. Governor appointed by Nebuchadnezzar after carrying the Jews into captivity, 2 Kings 25:22-24. Jeremiah committed to the care of, Jer 39:14; Jer 40:5-6. Warned of the conspiracy of Ishmael by Johanan, and the captains of his army, Jer 40:13-16. Slain by Ishmael, 2 Kings 25:25-26; Jer 41:1-10.
2. A musician, 1 Chron 25:3,9.
3. A priest, who divorced his Gentile wife after the exile, Ezra 10:18.
4. Ancestor of Zephaniah, Zeph 1:1.
5. A prince who caused imprisonment of Jeremiah, Jer 38:1.
GEDEON. See GIDEON.
GEDER. An ancient city of Canaan, Josh 12:13. Possibly identical with GEDOR, 2 or 3.
GEDERAH, a city in plain of Judah, Josh 15:36.
GEDEROTH, a city in plain of Judah, Josh 15:41; 2 Chron 28:18.
GEDEROTHAIM, a city in plain of Judah, Josh 15:36.
GEDOR. 1. A city in mountains of Judah, Josh 15:58.
2. The town of Jeroham, 1 Chron 12:7. Possibly identical with GEDER, which see.
3. Valley of, taken by Simeonites, 1 Chron 4:39.
See GEDER.
4. An ancestor of Saul, 1 Chron 8:31; 1 Chron 9:37.
5. Either a place or a person, authorities disagree, 1 Chron 4:4,18.
GEHAZI. Servant of Elisha, 2 Kings 4:12,29,31. Covetousness of, and the judgment of leprosy upon, 2 Kings 5:20-27. Mentions to King Jehoram the miracles of Elisha, his master, 2 Kings 8:4-5.
GEHENNA. See HELL.
GELILOTH. A place mentioned, Josh 18:17, as marking the boundary of Benjamin. In Josh 15:7, Gilgal is substituted.
GEMALLI, father of Ammiel, Num 13:12.
GEMARIAH. 1. Son of Shaphan, Jer 36:10-12,25.
2. An ambassador of Zedekiah to Nebuchadnezzar, Jer 29:3.
GENEALOGY, Num 1:18; 2 Chron 12:15; Neh 7:5. Of no spiritual significance, Matt 3:9; 1 Tim 1:4; Titus 3:9.
From Adam to Noah, Gen 4:16-22; Gen 5; 1 Chron 1:1-4; Luke 3:36-38; to Abraham, Gen 11:10-32; 1 Chron 1:4-27; Luke 3:34-38; to Jesus, Matt 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38. Of the descendants of Noah, Gen 10; of Nahor, Gen 22:20-24; of Abraham, by his wife Keturah, Gen 25:1-4; 1 Chron 1:32-33; of Ishmael, Gen 25:12-16; 1 Chron 1:28-31; of Esau, Gen 36; 1 Chron 1:35-54; of Jacob, Gen 35:23-26; Exod 1:5; Exod 6:14-27; Num 26; 1 Chron 2-9; of Pharez to David, Ruth 4:18-22. Of the Jews who returned from the captivity, Ezra 7:1-5; Ezra 8:1-15; Neh 7; Neh 11:12. Of Joseph, Matt 1; Luke 3:23-38.
GENERALS. Distinguished. See ABRAHAM; JOSHUA; SAUL; DAVID; JOAB; AMASA; GIDEON; BENAIAH; NAAMAN; JEPHTHAH; BENHADAD; SENNACHERIB. See CAPTAINS.
GENEROSITY. See LIBERALITY.
GENIUS, mechanical, a divine inspiration, Exod 28:3; Exod 31:2-11; Exod 35:30-35; Exod 36:1.
GENNESARET. See GALILEE.
GENTILES. UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
See IDOLATRY; MISSIONS.
PROPHECIES OF THE CONVERSION OF:
See CHURCH; PROPHECIES CONCERNING PROSPERITY of.
CONVERSION OF:
See MISSIONS. Also see CHURCH. PROPHECIES CONCERNING PROSPERITY OF; and JESUS, KINGDOM OF, PROPHECIES CONCERNING.
GENTLENESS. OF CHRIST: Isa 40:11; 2 Cor 10:1; Matt 11:29.
See JESUS, COMPASSION OF, HUMILITY OF, MEEKNESS OF.
OF GOD: 2 Sam 22:36; Ps 18:35; Isa 40:11.
See God, COMPASSION OF, LONGSUFFERING OF.
EXHORTATIONS TO:
See HUMILITY; KINDNESS; MEEKNESS; PATIENCE.
GENUBATH, son of Hadad, 1 Kings 11:20.
GEOLOGY.
See CREATION; EARTH; METEOROLOGY; ASTRONOMY.
See also HOT SPRINGS.
GERA. Possibly the name of three men; more probably of one. The son of Bela, Gen 46:21; Judg 3:15; 2 Sam 16:5; 2 Sam 19:16,18; 1 Kings 2:8; 1 Chron 8:3,5,7.
GERAHS. A weight equal to thirteen and seven tenths grains, Paris. Also a coin equivalent to about three cents American money, and three half-pence English money, Exod 30:13; Lev 27:25; Num 3:47.
GERAR. 1. A city of the Philistines, Gen 10:19. Abimelech, king of, Gen 20:1; Gen 26:6. Visited by Abraham, Gen 20:1; by Isaac, Gen 26:1; 2 Chron 14:13-14.
GERGESENES. See GADARENES.
GERIZIM. Mount of blessing, Deut 11:29; Deut 27:12; Josh 8:33. Jotham addresses the Shechemites from, against the conspiracy of Abimelech, Judg 9:7. Samaritans worship at, John 4:20.
GERSHOM. 1. Son of Moses, Exod 2:22; Exod 18:3; 1 Chron 23:15-16; 1 Chron 26:24.
2. See GERSHON.
3. A descendant of Phinehas, Ezra 8:2.
GERSHON, called also GERSHOM. Son of Levi, Gen 46:11; Exod 6:16-17; Num 3:17-26; Num 4:22-28,38; Num 7:7; Num 10:17; Num 26:57; Josh 21:6; 1 Chron 6:1,16-17,20,43,62,71; 1 Chron 15:7; 1 Chron 23:6.
GESHAN, a descendant of Caleb, 1 Chron 2:47.
GESHEM, called also GASHMU, an Arabian. Opposed Nehemiah in building Jerusalem, Neh 2:19; Neh 6:1-6.
GESHUR. 1. District east of the sources of the Jordan. The inhabitants of, not subdued by the Israelites, Deut 3:14; Josh 13:2-13; 1 Chron 2:23. Inhabitants of one of the villages of, exterminated, and the spoils taken by David, 1 Sam 27:8. David marries a princess of, 2 Sam 3:3; 1 Chron 3:2. Absalom takes refuge in, after the murder of Amnon, 2 Sam 13:37-38; 2 Sam 15:8.
GETHSEMANE, a garden near Jerusalem. Jesus betrayed In, Matt 26:36-50; Mark 14:32-46; Luke 22:39-49; John 18:1-2.
GEZER, called also GAZER and GOB. A Canaanitish royal city; king of, defeats Joshua, Josh 10:33; Josh 12:12. Canaanites not all expelled from, but made to pay tribute, Josh 16:10; Judg 1:29. Allotted to Ephraim, Josh 16:3,10; 1 Chron 7:28. Assigned to Levites, Josh 21:21. Battle with Philistines at, 1 Chron 20:4; 2 Sam 21:18. Smitten by David, 1 Sam 27:8. Fortified by Solomon, 1 Kings 9:15-17.
GHOST, soul, Acts 5:5,10; Acts 12:23.
See SPIRIT; MAN, CREATED A SPIRIT.
GIAH, a place on the way to the wilderness of Gibeon, 2 Sam 2:24.
See ANAKIMS; EMIMS; GOLIATH; ISHBIBENOB; OG; REPHAIM; ZAMZUMMIMS.
See GIBEON.
GIBBETHON. A city of Dan, Josh 19:44. Allotted to the Levites, Josh 21:23. Besieged by Israel, while in possession of Philistines, 1 Kings 15:27; 1 Kings 16:15,17.
GIBEA, a descendant of Judah, 1 Chron 2:49.
GIBEAH. 1. OF JUDAH, Josh 15:57.
2. OF SAUL. Called also GIBEAH OF BENJAMIN. The people's wickedness, Judg 19:12-30; Hos 9:9; Hos 10:9. Destroyed by the Israelites, Judg 20. The city of Saul, 1 Sam 10:26; 1 Sam 15:34; 1 Sam 22:6. The ark of the covenant conveyed to, by the Philistines, 1 Sam 7:1; 2 Sam 6:3. Deserted, Isa 10:29.
3. Another town in Benjamin, called also GIBEATH, in Josh 18:28.
4. GIBEAH IN THE FIELD, Judg 20:31. Probably identical with GEBA, which see.
GIBEON. 1. A city of the Hivites, Josh 9:3,17; 2 Sam 21:2. The people of, adroitly draw Joshua into a treaty, Josh 9. Made servants by the Israelites, when their sharp practice was discovered, Josh 9:27. The sun stands still over, during Joshua's battle
with the five confederated kings, Josh 10:12-14. Allotted to Benjamin, Josh 18:25. Assigned to the Aaronites, Josh 21:17. The tabernacle located at, 1 Kings 3:4; 1 Chron 16:39; 1 Chron 21:29; 2 Chron 1:2-3,13. Smitten by David, 1 Chron 14:16. Seven sons of Saul slain at, to avenge the inhabitants of, 2 Sam 21:1-9. Solomon worships at, and offers sacrifices, 1 Kings 3:4; has the dream concerning righteousness, 1 Kings 3:5; 1 Kings 9:2. Abner slays Asahel at, 2 Sam 3:30. Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, defeated at, by Johanan, Jer 41:11-16.
2. Pool of, 2 Sam 2:13; Jer 41:12.
GIDDALTI, a son of Heman, 1 Chron 25:4,29.
GIDDEL. 1. One of the Nethinims, Ezra 2:47; Neh 7:49.
2. One of Solomon's servants, Ezra 2:56; Neh 7:58.
GIDEON. Call of, by an angel, Judg 6:11,14. His excuses, Judg 6:15. Promises of the Lord to, Judg 6:16. Angel attests the call to, by miracle, Judg 6:21-24. He destroys the altar of Baal, and builds one to the Lord, Judg 6:25-27. His prayer tests, Judg 6:36-40. Leads an army against, and defeats the Midianites, Judg 6:33-35; Judg 7; Judg 8:4-12. Reproaches the Ephraimites for not joining in the campaign against the Midianites, Judg 8:1-3. Avenges himself upon the people of Succoth, Judg 8:14-17. Israel desires to make him king, he refuses, Judg 8:22-23. Makes an ephod which becomes a snare to the Israelites, Judg 8:24-27. Had seventy sons, Judg 8:30. Death of, Judg 8:32. Faith of, Heb 11:32.
GIDEONI, father of Abidan, Num 1:11; Num 2:22; Num 7:60,65; Num 10:24.
GIDOM, limit of pursuit after battle of Gibeah, Judg 20:45.
GIFTS FROM GOD. SPIRITUAL: Christ, the Saviour, Isa 42:6; Isa 55:4; John 3:16; John 4:10; John 6:32-33. The Holy Spirit, the Comforter, see HOLY SPIRIT. Grace, James 4:6. Wisdom, Prov 2:6; James 1:5. Repentance, Acts 11:18. Faith, Eph 2:8; Phil 1:29.
TEMPORAL: Food and raiment, Matt 6:25,33. Rain and fruitful seasons, Gen 8:22; Gen 27:28; Lev 26:4-5; Isa 30:23. Wisdom, 2 Chron 1:12. Peace, Lev 26:6; 1 Chron 22:9.
To be used and enjoyed, Eccles 3:13; Eccles 5:19-20; 1 Tim 4:4-5. Should cause us to remember God, Deut 8:18. All creatures partake of, Ps 136:25; Ps 145:15-16. Prayer for, Zech 10:1; Matt 6:11.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO BOTH TEMPORAL AND SPIRITUAL:
See BENEFICENCE; GIVING; LIBERALITY.
GIHON. 1. A river in Egypt, Gen 2:13.
2. Pools near Jerusalem, 1 Kings 1:33,38,45. Hezekiah brings the waters of the upper pool by an aqueduct into the city of Jerusalem, 2 Chron 32:4,30; 2 Chron 33:14; Neh 2:13-15; Neh 3:13-16; Isa 7:3; Isa 22:9-11; Isa 36:2.
GILALAI, a priest and musician, Neh 12:36.
GILBOA, a hill south of Jezreel, where Saul was defeated by the Philistines, and died, 1 Sam 28:4; 1 Sam 31:1-8; 1 Chron 10:1-8.
GILEAD. 1. A region east of the Jordan allotted to the tribes of Reuben and Gad and half tribe of Manasseh, Num 32:1-30; Deut 3:13; Deut 34:1; 2 Kings 10:33. Reubenites expel the Hagarites from, 1 Chron 5:9-10,18-22. Ammonites make war against; defeated by Jephthah, Judg 11; Amos 1:13. The prophet Elijah a native of, 1 Kings 17:1. David retreats to, at the time of Absalom's rebellion, 2 Sam 17:16,22,24. Pursued into, by Absalom, 2 Sam 17:26. Absalom defeated and slain in the forests of, 2 Sam 18:9.
Hazael, king of Syria, smites the land of, 2 Kings 10:32-33; Amos 1:3. Invaded by Tiglathpileser, king of Syria, 2 Kings 15:29. A grazing country, Num 32:1; 1 Chron 5:9. Exported spices, balm, and myrrh, Gen 37:25; Jer 8:22; Jer 46:11.
FIGURATIVE: Of prosperity, Jer 22:6; Jer 50:19.
2. A mountain, Judg 7:3; Song 4:1; Song 6:5. Laban overtakes Jacob at, Gen 31:21-25.
3. A city, Hos 6:8; Hos 12:11.
4. Grandson of Manasseh, Num 26:29-30; Num 27:1; Num 36:1; Josh 17:1,3; 1 Chron 2:21,23; 1 Chron 7:14,17.
5. Father of Jephthah, Judg 11:1-2.
6. A chief of Gad, 1 Chron 5:14.
GILGAL. 1. Place of the first encampment of the Israelites west of the Jordan, Josh 4:19; Josh 9:6; Josh 10:6,43; Josh 14:6. Monument erected in, to commemorate the passage of the Jordan by the children of Israel, Josh 4:19-24. Circumcision renewed at, Josh 5:2-9. Passover kept at, Josh 5:10-11. Manna ceased at, after the passover, Josh 5:12. Quarries at, Judg 3:19. Eglon, king of Moab, resides and is slain at, Judg 3:14-26. A judgment seat, where Israel, in that district, came to be judged by Samuel, 1 Sam 7:16. Saul proclaimed king over all Israel at, 1 Sam 11:15. An altar built at, and sacrifice offered, 1 Sam 11:15; 1 Sam 13:4-15i 15:6-23. Agag, king of the Amalekites, slain at, by Samuel, 1 Sam 15:33. Tribe of Judah assembles at, to proceed to the east side of the Jordan to conduct king David back after the defeat of Absalom, 2 Sam 19:14-15,40-43. A school of the prophets at, 2 Kings 4:38-40.
Prophecies concerning, Hos 4:15; Hos 9:15; Hos 12:11; Amos 4:4; Amos 5:5.
2. A royal city in Canaan. Conquered by Joshua, Josh 12:23.
GILOH, a town in Judah, Josh 15:51; 2 Sam 15:12.
GIMZO, a city of Judah, 2 Chron 28:18.
See SNARE.
GINATH, father of Tibni, 1 Kings 16:21-22.
GINNETHON, called also GINNETHO, a companion of Nehemiah, Neh 10:6; Neh 12:4,16.
GIRDLE. Worn by the high priest, Exod 28:4,39; Exod 39:29; Lev 8:7; Lev 16:4; other priests, Exod 28:40; Exod 29:9; Lev 8:13; women, Isa 3:24. Embroidered, Exod 28:8,27-28; Exod 29:5; Lev 8:7. Made of linen, Prov 31:24; of leather, 2 Kings 1:8; Matt 3:4. Traffic in, Prov 31:24. Used to bear arms, 1 Sam 18:4; 2 Sam 20:8; 2 Kings 3:21.
FIGURATIVE: Isa 11:5; Isa 22:21; Eph 6:14.
SYMBOLICAL: Jer 13:1-11; Acts 21:11; Rev 15:6.
GIRGASHITES. Land of, given to Abraham and his descendants, Gen 15:21; Deut 7:1; Josh 3:10; Neh 9:8. Delivered to the children of Israel, Josh 24:11.
GISPA, an overseer of the Nethinims, Neh 11:21.
GITTAHHEPHER, a prolonged form of GATHHEPHER, which see. Josh 19:13.
GITTAIM, a place of which little is known, 2 Sam 4:3; Neh 11:33.
GITTITE. See GATH.
GITTITH. See Music.
GIVING. RULES FOR:
See ALMS; BENEFICENCE; LIBERALITY.
GIZONITE, a man or town of Judah, 1 Chron 11:34.
GLADIATOR, contend with wild beasts, 1 Cor 15:32.
GLADNESS. See Jolt.
GLASS. Job 28:17 [RV]. Symbolical: Rev 21:18,21. Sea of, Rev 15:2.
See MIRROR.
GLEANING. Laws concerning, Lev 19:9-10; Lev 23:22; Deut 24:19-20.
See ORPHAN; STRANGER; WIDOW.
FIGURATIVE: Judg 8:2; Isa 17:6; Jer 49:9; Mic 7:1.
INSTANCES OF: Ruth in the field of Boaz, Ruth 2:2,3.
GLEDE, a carnivorous bird, Deut 14:13.
GLORIFYING GOD. Commanded, 1 Chron 16:28; Ps 22:23; Isa 42:12. Due to him, 1 Chron 16:29; for his holiness, Ps 99:9; Rev 15:4; mercy and truth, Ps 115:1; Rom 15:9; faithfulness and truth, Isa 25:1; wondrous works, Matt; 15:31; Acts 4:21; judgments, Isa 25:3; Ezek 28:22; Rev 14:7; deliverances, Ps 50:15; grace to others, Acts 11:18; 2 Cor 9:13; Gal 1:24.
Accomplished by: Relying on his promises, Rom 4:20; praising him, Ps 50:23; doing all to glorify him, 1 Cor 10:31; dying for him, John 21:19; suffering for Christ, 1 Pet 4:14,16; glorifying Christ, Acts 19:17; 2 Thess 1:12; bringing forth fruits of righteousness, John 15:8; Phil 1:11; patience in affliction, Isa 24:15; faithfulness, 1 Pet 4:11. Required in body and spirit, 1 Cor 6:20. Shall be universal, Ps 86:9; Rev 5:13.
Saints: Should resolve on, Ps 69:30; Ps 118:28; unite in, Ps 34:3; Rom 15:6; persevere in, Ps 86:12. All the blessings of God are designed to lead to, Isa 60:21; Isa 61:3. The holy example of the saints may lead others to, Matt 5:16; 1 Pet 2:12.
All, by nature, fail in, Rom 3:23. The wicked averse to, Dan 5:23; Rom 1:21. Punishment for not, Dan 5:23,30; Mal 2:2; Acts 12:23; Rom 1:21. Heavenly hosts engaged in, Rev 4:11.
EXEMPLIFIED: By David, Ps 57:5; the multitude, Matt 9:8; Matt 15:31; the virgin Mary, Luke 1:46; the angels, Luke 2:14; the shepherds, Luke 2:20; by Jesus, John 17:4; the man sick of the palsy, Luke 5:25; the woman with infirmity, Luke 13:13; the leper whom Jesus healed, Luke 17:15; the blind man, Luke 18:43; the centurion, Luke 23:47; the church at Jerusalem, Acts 11:18; the Gentiles at Antioch, Acts 13:48; Abraham, Rom 4:20; Paul, Rom 11:36.
GLORY. God is, to his people, Ps 3:3; Zech 2:5. Christ is, to his people, Isa 60:1; Luke 2:32. The gospel ordained to be, to saints, 1 Cor 2:7. Of the gospel exceeds that of the law, 2 Cor 3:9-10. The joy of saints is full of, 1 Pet 1:8.
SPIRITUAL: Is given by God, Ps 84:11; is given by Christ, John 17:22; is the work of the Holy Ghost, 2 Cor 3:18.
ETERNAL: Procured by the death of Christ, Heb 2:10; accompanies salvation by Christ, 2 Tim 2:10; inherited by saints, 1 Sam 2:8; Ps 73:24; Prov 3:35; Col 3:4; 1 Pet 5:10; saints called to, 2 Thess 2:14; 1 Pet 5:10; saints prepared unto, Rom 9:23; enhanced by afflictions, 2 Cor 4:17; present afflictions not worthy to be compared with, Rom 8:18; of the church shall be rich and abundant, Isa 60:11-13; the bodies of saints shall be raised in, 1 Cor 15:43; Phil 3:21; saints shall be, of their ministers, 1 Thess 2:19-20; afflictions of ministers are, to saints, Eph 3:13.
TEMPORAL: Is given by God, Dan 2:37; passeth away, 1 Pet 1:24. The devil tries to seduce by, Matt 4:8. Of hypocrites turned to shame, Hos 4:7. Seek not, from man, Matt 6:2; 1 Thess 2:6. Of the wicked is in their shame, Phil 3:19. Ends in destruction, Isa 5:14.
OF GOD: Exhibited in Christ, John 1:14; 2 Cor 4:6; Heb 1:3.
Exhibited in his name, Deut 28:58; Neh 9:5; his majesty, Job 37:22; Ps 93:1; Ps 104:1; Ps 145:5,12; Isa 2:10; his power, Exod 15:1,6; Rom 6:4; his works, Ps 19:1; Ps 111:3; his holiness, Exod 15:11.
Described as great, Ps 138:5; eternal, Ps 104:31; rich, Eph 3:16; highly exalted, Ps 8:1; Ps 113:4.
Exhibited to Moses, Exod 34:5-7; with Exod 33:18-23; Stephen, Acts 7:55; his church, Deut 5:24; Ps 102:16.
Enlightens the church, Isa 60:1-2; Rev 21:11,23. Saints desire to behold, Ps 63:2; Ps 90:16. God is jealous of, Isa 42:8. The earth is full of, Isa 6:3. The knowledge of, shall fill the earth, Hab 2:14.—Bible Textbook.
GLUTTONY.
INSTANCES OF: Esau, Gen 25:30-34, with Heb 12:16-17. Israel, Num 11:4, with Ps 78:18. Sons of Eli, 1 Sam 2:12-17. Belshazzar, Dan 5:1.
GNASHING OF TEETH. Job 16:9; Ps 35:16; Ps 37:12; Ps 112:10; Lam 2:16; Matt 8:12; Matt 13:42; Matt 22:13; Matt 24:51; Matt 25:30; Luke 13:28.
See TEETH.
GOAD, an instrument of torture. 1 Sam 13:21. Six hundred men slain with, by Shamgar, a judge of Israel, Judg 3:31.
FIGURATIVE: Of mental incentive, Eccles 12:11.
GOAT. Designated as one of the clean animals to be eaten, Deut 14:4, with Lev 11:1-8. Used for food, Gen 27:9; 1 Sam 16:20; for the paschal feast, Exod 12:5; 2 Chron 35:7; as a sacrifice by Abraham, Gen 15:9; by Gideon, Judg 6:19; Manoah, Judg 13:19. Milk of, used for food, Prov 27:27. Hair of, used for clothing, Num 31:20; pillows, 1 Sam 19:13; curtains of the tabernacle, Exod 26:7; Exod 35:23; Exod 36:14. Used for tents, see TABERNACLES. Regulations of Mosaic law required that a kid should not be killed for food before it was eight days old, Lev 22:27, nor seethed in its mother's milk, Exod 23:19. Numerous, Deut 32:14; Song 4:1; Song 6:5; 1 Sam 25:2; 2 Chron 17:11. Wild, in Palestine, 1 Sam 24:2; Ps 104:18.
GOATH, a place near Jerusalem, Jer 31:39.
GOB, also called GEZER, which see.
GOBLET. See CUP.
GOD. INDEX OF SUBTOPICS: Miscellany; Unclassified Scriptures Relating to, p. 427; Access to, p. 433; Compassion of, p. 434; Creator, p. 434; Creator of Man, p. 438; Eternity of, p. 439; Faithfulness of, p. 440; Fatherhood of, p. 443; Favor of, p. 448; Foreknowledge of, p. 448; Glory of, p. 448; Goodness of, p. 451; Grace of, p. 452; Guide, p. 455; Holiness of, p. 456; Human Forms and Appearance of, p. 457; Immutable, p. 457; Impartial, p, 458; Incomprehensible, p. 458; Infinite, p. 459; Invisible, p. 459; Jealous, p. 460; Judge, and His Justice, p. 460; Knowledge of, p. 465; Longsuffering, p. 467; Longsuffering of, Abused, p. 469; Love of, p. 469; Love of, Exemplified, p. 470; Mercy of, p. 474; Omnipotent, p. 480; Omnipresent, p. 480; Omniscient, p. 481; Perfection of, p. 481; Personality of, p. 481; Power of, p. 482; Presence of, p. 486; Preserver, p. 486; Providence of, p. 493; Providence of, Overruling Interpositions of the, p. 502; Providence of, Mysterious and Misinterpreted, p. 504; Righteousness of, p. 505; Saviour, p. 506; Self-existent, p. 509; Sovereign, p. 509; A Spirit, 512; Truth, p. 512; Ubiquitous, p. 513; Unchangeable, p. 513; Unity of, p. 513; Unsearchable, p. 514; Voice of, p. 514; Wisdom of, p. 514; Works of, p. 515.
Appearances of: To Adam, Gen 3:8-21; Abraham, Gen 18:2-33; Jacob, at Bethel, Gen 35:7,9; Moses, in the flaming bush, Exod 3:2; at Sinai, Exod 19:16-24; Exod 24:10; Moses and Joshua, Deut 31:14-15; Israel, Judg 2:1-5; Gideon, Judg 6:11-24; Solomon, 1 Kings 3:5; 1 Kings 9:2; 1 Kings 11:9; 2 Chron 1:7-12; 2 Chron 7:12-22; Isaiah, Isa 6:1-5; Ezekiel, Ezek 1:26-28.
Name of: Proclaimed, Exod 34:5,14; see Exod 6:3; Exod 15:3; Ps 83:18; to be reverenced, Exod 20:7; Deut 5:11; Deut 28:58; Ps 111:9; Mic 4:5; 1 Tim 6:1; praised, Ps 34:3; Ps 72:17; not to be profaned, Exod 20:7; Lev 18:21; Lev 19:12; Lev 20:3; Lev 21:6; Lev 22:2,32; Deut 5:11; Ps 139:20; Prov 30:9; Isa 52:5; Rom 2:24; Rev 16:9; profaned, Ps 139:20; Matt 26:74. See BLASPHEMY; PERJURY.
Repentance attributed to: Gen 6:6-7; Exod 32:14; Judg 2:18; 1 Sam 15:35; 2 Sam 24:16; 1 Chron 21:15; Ps 106:45; Jer 26:19; Amos 7:3; Jon 3:10. For other anthropomorphic scriptures, see ANTHROPOMORPHISMS.
Rejected: By Israel, 1 Sam 8:7-8; Isa 65:12; Isa 66:4; Saul, 1 Sam 15:26. See JESUS, REJECTED.
Comforter, Job 35:10. See AFFLICTION, CONSOLATION IN; HOLY SPIRIT. Covenant keeping. See COVENANT.
Anger of: See ANGER of GOD. Attributes of. See each in alphabetical order below. Condescension of. See CONDESCENSION.
UNCLASSIFIED SCRIPTURES RELATING TO:
ACCESS TO:
See PENITENTS; REPENTANCE; SEEKERS.
COMPASSION OF: See LONG SUFFERING OF; MERCY OF, below.
CREATOR:
Ps 104:2-3,5-6,24,30; Ps 104:31.
CREATOR OF MAN:
See LIFE FROM GOD; MAN.
ETERNITY OF:
Rev 4:8-9; Rev 4:10; Rev 1:4; Rev 5:14; Rev 11:17; Rev 15:7.
See Gov, SELF-EXISTENT.
FAITHFULNESS OF:
1 Kings 8:23-24,56; 1 Kings 8:15,20; 2 Chron 6:4-15.
Ps 89:1-2,5,8,14,24,28,33-34; 2 Sam 7:14-15.
Jer 33:14,20-21; Jer 33:25-26.
FATHERHOOD OF:
Matt 6:4; [Matt 6:6]; Matt 6:8-9; Luke 11:2
John 14:2,6-13,16,20-21,23-24,26,31
Rom 1:3-4,7; 1 Cor 1:3; Gal 1:3; Eph 1:2; Eph 6:23; Phil 1:2; Col 1:2; 1 Thess 1:1; 2 Thess 1:2; Titus 1:4.
See ADOPTION.
FAVOR OF: See God, GRACE OF.
FOREKNOWLEDGE OF:
Isa 48:5; [Isa 48:3]; Isa 48:6
See GOD, KNOWLEDGE OF, WISDOM OF; PREDESTINATION.
GLORY OF:
Exod 19:18; Exod 19:16,19; Exod 20:18-19; Deut 4:11-12,33,36; Deut 5:5,24-25.
Exod 34:5; Exod 34:29-35; Exod 33:18-19.
Ps 18:9-11; Ps 18:7-15; 2 Sam 22.
Ps 96:3-4,6-7; 1 Chron 16:24-25.
See GLORY; PRAISE.
GOODNESS OF:
Ps 118:29; Ps 135:3; Ps 136:1; 1 Chron 16:34.
Matt 19:17; Mark 10:18; Luke 18:19.
See GOD, GRACE OF, LONGSUFFERING OF, LOVE OF, MERCY OF.
GRACE OF:
Num 23:20-21; Num 22:12; Num 24:1.
Ps 18:19,25; Ps 18:26; 2 Sam 22:20.
Eph 2:13-14,18,22; Eph 2:19; Eph 2:16.
See GRACE.
INSTANCES OF SPECIAL GRACE: To Enoch, Gen 5:24. To Noah, Gen 6:8. To Abraham, Gen 12:2. To Jacob, Gen 32:28; Gen 46:4. To Moses, Exod 3:12; Exod 33:12,14. To Solomon, 1 Chron 2248.
GUIDE:
See God, PROVIDENCE OF.
HOLINESS OF:
Lev 19:2; Lev 11:44; Lev 20:26; Lev 21:8.
Ezek 39:7; Ezek 39:25; Ezek 36:21-22.
Matt 19:17; Mark 10:18; Luke 18:19.
See SIN ALIENATES FROM GOD; GOD, PERFECTION OF, RIGHTEOUSNESS OF.
HUMAN FORMS AND APPEARANCE OF: See ANTHROPOMORPHISMS.
IMMUTABLE:[2]
IMPARTIAL:
INCOMPREHENSIBLE:
SYMBOLIZED: By the pillar of fire, Exod 14:19-20. By the darkness of the Holy of Holies in the tabernacle, 1 Kings 8:12; by the general structure of the Most Holy Place, see Lev 16:2.
See God, UNSEARCHABLE.
INFINITE:
1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chron 2:6; 2 Chron 6:1,18.
See GOD, INCOMPREHENSIBLE, UBIQUITY OF, UNSEARCHABLE.
INVISIBLE:
See GOD, INCOMPREHENSIBLE, INFINITE, UNSEARCHABLE.
JEALOUS:
JUDGE, AND HIS JUSTICE:
Deut 10:17; 2 Sam 14:14; Rom 2:11.
Josh 24:19; Exod 20:5; Exod 34:7.
1 Kings 8:32; Judg 9:56-57; 2 Chron 6:22-23.
Ezek 18:25; [Ezek 18:29]; Ezek 18:30
Eph 6:8-9; Col 3:25; Acts 10:34.
See JESUS, JUDGE; GOVERNMENT, GOD IN; HOLINESS OF GOD, above; and RIGHTEOUSNESS OF, below; also JUDGMENT, GENERAL; JUDGMENTS; SIN, PUNISHMENT OF.
KING: See SOVEREIGN, below.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Exod 3:7; Exod 3:3,9,19-20; Exod 6:1; Exod 11:1; Exod 14:3-4.
Ps 139:1-4,6,12,14-16; Ps 139:1-24.
1 Tim 1:17; Rom 16:27; Jude 25.
See FOREKNOWLEDGE OF GOD; WISDOM OF God.
LONGSUFFERING OF:
Jer 7:13,23-25; Isa 42:14; Jer 11:7.
Matt 21:33-41; Mark 12:1-9; Luke 20:9-16.
See LOVE OF; MERCY OF.
LONGSUFFERING OF, ABUSED:
LOVE OF:
Deut 4:37; Deut 9:29; 1 Kings 8:51-53.
LOVE OF, EXEMPLIFIED:
Lev 22:32-33; Lev 11:44-45; Lev 25:38; Num 15:41.
Deut 4:20,34,37; Deut 9:29; 1 Kings 8:51-53.
MERCY OF:
Exod 25:17; Ps 80:1; Heb 4:16.
Judg 2:18; Exod 2:24-25; Judg 3:9,15.
Ezra 9:9,13; Ezra 9:7-14; Job 11:6.
Neh 9:17,27-31; Neh 9:17-20; 2 Chron 24:19.
Ps 78:38-39; Ps 78:4-72; Ps 106:43-46.
Ps 106:1; Ps 107:1; Ps 136:3-26.
Hos 2:14,23; Hos 2:14-23; Rom 9:15,18; 1 Pet 2:10.
See LONGSUFFERING OF, LOVE OF.
OMNIPOTENT:
For uses of the term Almighty consult Concordances.
See CREATOR, above; POWER OF, PRESERVER, below.
OMNIPRESENT:
1 Kings 8:27; 2 Chron 2:6; Acts 7:48-49.
See PRESENCE OF, UBIQUITOUS.
OMNISCIENT: See KNOWLEDGE OF, WISDOM OF.
PERFECTION OF:
See HOLINESS OF, JUDGE, AND HIS JUSTICE.
PERSONALITY OF:
1 Kings 8:23,60; 2 Chron 6:14.
2 Kings 19:15; Isa 37:16; Ps 86:10.
See UNITY OF, below.
POWER OF:
Exod 15:3,6-7,11-12; Exod 15:8,10.
Job 9:4-7,10,12-13,19; Job 5:9.