Bible Dictionary
Explore biblical people, places, events, objects, ideas, and other terms. Search the dictionary directly, browse alphabetically, or narrow the list by category or Testament.
Gifts, spiritual
Holy Spirit - New Testament
Spiritual gifts are gracious abilities or empowerments given by the Holy Spirit for service and the strengthening of Christ’s church. The New Testament mentions gifts such as prophecy, healing, tongues, teaching, and administration.
Gihon
Places & Geography - Both
Gihon is the name of a river in Eden and of a spring or watercourse near Jerusalem. Hezekiah diverted Jerusalem’s Gihon water through a tunnel toward the Pool of Siloam.
Gilalai
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gilalai was a priest’s son and musician who took part in the procession at the dedication of Jerusalem’s wall in the days of Nehemiah.
Gilboa
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gilboa was a mountain range east of the plain of Esdraelon. It was the scene of Saul’s defeat and death, along with the deaths of his sons, at the hands of the Philistines.
GILBOA, MOUNT
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Mount Gilboa was the site of Saul’s final battle against the Philistines, where Saul and his sons were killed. It is the modern Jebel Faqu'a, rising east of the plain of Esdraelon.
Gilead
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gilead was the mountainous region east of the Jordan, extending from near the Sea of Galilee toward the Dead Sea. It included territories assigned to Gad, Reuben, and part of Manasseh.
Gilead, Balm of
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
The balm of Gilead was a valuable medicinal oil or resin produced in the region of Gilead. Its famed healing properties made it a familiar biblical image of treatment and restoration.
GILEADITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gileadites were either members of a branch of Manasseh descended from Gilead or inhabitants of the region of Gilead east of the Jordan.
Gileadites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gileadites were a branch of the tribe of Manasseh, descended from Gilead.
Gilgal
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gilgal was the name of several places in Israel. The best-known was Israel’s first camp west of the Jordan, where the people were circumcised, kept Passover, and set up memorial stones; another Gilgal was associated with Samuel and the prophets.
Giloh
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Giloh was a town in the hill country of Judah and the home of Ahithophel, David’s counselor who later supported Absalom and took his own life.
Gilonite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Gilonite was a native of Giloh. The title is applied to Ahithophel and to a man named Jashen in the accounts of David’s warriors.
GIMEL
Original Language - Old Testament
Gimel is the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet. It also designates the third section of Psalm 119 and was used in Hebrew notation for the number three.
Gimzo
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gimzo was a town on the plain of Judah whose surrounding villages were captured by the Philistines during the reign of Ahaz.
Gin
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
A gin was a trap or snare used to catch birds or animals. Scripture also uses it figuratively for danger, oppression, or a situation from which escape is difficult.
Ginath
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ginath was the father of Tibni, who unsuccessfully contested Omri’s rule over Israel after the death of Zimri.
Ginnetho
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ginnetho was one of the chief priests or Levites who returned to Judah with Zerubbabel after the exile.
Ginnethon
People & Groups - Old Testament
Ginnethon was a priest who joined in sealing the covenant made in the time of Nehemiah.
Girdle
Jewish Life & Customs - Both
A girdle was a band or belt worn around the waist by men and women, including soldiers, prophets, kings, and priests. It could hold a sword or serve as a purse, and “girding up the loins” expressed readiness for action.
Girgashite
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Girgashites were one of the ancient peoples living in Canaan before Israel took possession of the land. Their exact location is uncertain.
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