Bible Dictionary
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Girgashites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Girgashites were a Canaanite people listed among the nations inhabiting the land before Israel’s entrance. Their territory was apparently somewhere in or near Canaan east of the Sea of Galilee.
Girgasite, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Girgasite was a member of the Girgashite people, one of the ancient nations of Canaan.
GISHPA
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gishpa was an officer among the temple servants, or Nethinim, who lived in Jerusalem after the exile.
Gispa
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gispa was one of the overseers of the Nethinim who lived in the Ophel after the return from captivity.
Gittah-hepher
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gittah-hepher is another form of Gath-hepher, a place assigned to the tribe of Zebulun.
Gittahhepher
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gittahhepher is an alternate spelling of Gath-hepher, a town in the territory of Zebulun.
Gittaim
Places & Geography - Old Testament
Gittaim was a place where the Beerothites settled after fleeing, apparently within or near Benjamin. It was later inhabited by Benjamites after the exile.
Gittite
People & Groups - Old Testament
A Gittite was a native or inhabitant of Gath. Gittites included Obed-edom and the six hundred men who followed David under Ittai.
Gittites
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gittites were inhabitants of the Philistine city of Gath. Some served with David, including a large bodyguard under Ittai, and Obed-edom was also called a Gittite.
Gittith
Worship & Prayer - Old Testament
Gittith was a musical instrument or musical term appearing in the titles of Psalms 8, 81, and 84. Its precise meaning is uncertain; it may have been connected with Gath or with vintage celebrations.
Gizonite
People & Groups - Old Testament
Gizonite was the designation given to Hashem, one of David’s warriors. The name may reflect an association with Gizoh, though the textual form is uncertain.
Gizonites, The
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gizonites were associated with Hashem, one of the warriors in David’s guard. The name may represent another form of Gunite, but the identification is uncertain.
GIZRITES
People & Groups - Old Testament
The Gizrites were inhabitants of Gezer, a city in the territory of Canaan.
GLAD TIDINGS
Salvation - Both
Glad tidings means good news. In the New Testament it commonly refers to the proclamation of the gospel—the announcement of God’s promised salvation and kingdom through Jesus Christ.
Glass
Objects & Symbols - Both
Glass was known in the ancient biblical world and was used for vessels and ornaments. Scripture mentions it as a valuable, bright material and uses glasslike appearance in symbolic descriptions of heavenly scenes.
GLASS, SEA OF
Objects & Symbols - New Testament
The sea of glass is a heavenly vision before God’s throne in Revelation. Its crystal purity and fire suggest divine holiness, judgment, victory, and the security of the redeemed.
Glean
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
To glean was to gather grain, grapes, or olives left after the main harvest. Moses’ law required landowners to leave such remnants for the poor, the foreigner, the widow, and the fatherless.
Gleaning
Law & Covenant - Old Testament
Gleaning was the practice of collecting produce left in fields and vineyards after harvesting. Israel’s law reserved part of the harvest for the poor, a practice illustrated by Ruth’s work in Boaz’s field.
Glede
Agriculture & Daily Life - Old Testament
Glede was an old English name for a kite or similar bird of prey. It was listed among the birds forbidden as food under the law of Moses.
GLISTERING
Objects & Symbols - Both
Glistering describes something shining or brilliantly lustrous. It refers to brilliant stones and to the radiant whiteness of Christ’s garments at the Transfiguration.
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