גִּ֣יל
𐤂𐤉𐤋
gîyl
greatly
A state or expression of exultant joy, jubilant celebration, or gladness—often overt and demonstrative, expressed in dance, circling, or shouts. The term can refer both to the internal emotion of joy and to its outward physical expression, commonly in communal or religious contexts. In rarer instances, it can denote a specific occasion or time marked by joy, though such uses are secondary and context-dependent.
Proverbs 23:24 · Word #2
Lexicon H1524
| Lemma | גִּיל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gîyl |
| Strong's | H1524 |
| Definition | A state or expression of exultant joy, jubilant celebration, or gladness—often overt and demonstrative, expressed in dance, circling, or shouts. The term can refer both to the internal emotion of joy and to its outward physical expression, commonly in communal or religious contexts. In rarer instances, it can denote a specific occasion or time marked by joy, though such uses are secondary and context-dependent. |
Morphology HVqa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | a — Infinitive Absolute — Emphasizes the verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | greatly |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1524-01
jubilant exultation
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Jubilant exultation" preserves the noun form and conveys overt, demonstrative joy rooted in the idea of whirling or circling celebration inherent in גיל. The masculine singular absolute form denotes a concrete state or expression of such joy. |
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