Original Word: גֹּאֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: go'el
Pronunciation: go-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (go'-el)
Definition: Redeemer, Kinsman-Redeemer, Avenger
Meaning: profanation

defile

From ga'al; profanation -- defile.

see HEBREW ga'al

Word Origin
from gaal
Definition
defiling, defilement
NASB Translation
defiled (1).

[גֹּ֫אֶל] noun [masculine] defiling, defilement, גָָּֽאֳלֵי הַכְּהֻנָּה Nehemiah 13:29.

Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּאַל (ga'al), which means "to redeem" or "to act as a kinsman-redeemer."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of profanation in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms in the Septuagint and New Testament that convey similar ideas of defilement or desecration. Some corresponding Strong's Greek entries include:

• Strong's Greek 953 (βεβήλωσις, bebēlōsis): Refers to desecration or profanation.
• Strong's Greek 952 (βέβηλος, bebēlos): Describes something that is profane or unholy.
• Strong's Greek 3392 (μιαίνω, miainō): Means to defile or pollute, often used in a moral or ceremonial context.

These Greek terms capture the essence of the Hebrew concept of גֹּאֶל as it pertains to the violation of sacredness and the resulting need for purification or redemption.

Usage: The word גֹּאֶל is used in the context of describing actions or conditions that result in the profanation or desecration of what is considered holy or sacred. It is often associated with violations of religious laws or customs that lead to impurity or defilement.

Context: The term גֹּאֶל is rooted in the broader concept of holiness and the maintenance of purity within the religious practices of ancient Israel. In the Hebrew Bible, the idea of profanation is closely linked to the violation of divine commandments and the resulting impurity that affects both individuals and the community. The concept underscores the importance of maintaining the sanctity of religious observances and the consequences of failing to do so. Profanation can occur through various means, such as improper sacrifices, idolatry, or moral transgressions, and often requires acts of atonement or purification to restore holiness.

גָּאֳלֵ֣י גאלי gā’olê gā·’o·lê gooLeiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts