גִּלָּה
𐤂𐤋𐤄
gâlâh
one has uncovered
To uncover, remove a covering from, or lay bare. Used both in the literal sense of exposing or making naked (of a person, object, or land), and metaphorically in reference to revealing information or secrets, disclosing hidden things, and making something known that was previously concealed. In contexts relating to exile or captivity, refers to being removed or 'stripped' from one's land, often with the sense of exposure or shame. The semantic range encompasses physical stripping or uncovering, the act of disclosing or revealing, and the removal or deportation of people (especially in times of conquest).
Ezekiel 22:10 · Word #3
Lexicon H1540
| Lemma | גָּלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | gâlâh |
| Strong's | H1540 |
| Definition | To uncover, remove a covering from, or lay bare. Used both in the literal sense of exposing or making naked (of a person, object, or land), and metaphorically in reference to revealing information or secrets, disclosing hidden things, and making something known that was previously concealed. In contexts relating to exile or captivity, refers to being removed or 'stripped' from one's land, often with the sense of exposure or shame. The semantic range encompasses physical stripping or uncovering, the act of disclosing or revealing, and the removal or deportation of people (especially in times of conquest). |
Morphology HVpp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | one has uncovered |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1540-18
he laid bare
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), perfect conjugation, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies or makes explicit the action of uncovering, conveying a deliberate, forceful exposure. The perfect 3ms form indicates a completed action performed by a singular masculine subject: "he laid bare." |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
he uncovered
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Standardized from "he laid bare". |