Original Word: גָּלַּשׁ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: galash
Pronunciation: gah-lash
Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-lash')
Definition: To roll, to heap up, to pile
Meaning: to caper

appear

A primitive root; probably to caper (as a goat) -- appear.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to recline
NASB Translation
descended (2).

[גָּלַשׁ] verb sit, sit up, possibly also recline (compare Arabic sit up; so Thes De and others (not Ew)) — only

Qal Perfect (שֶׁ)גָָּֽלִשׁוּ Songs 4:1; Songs 6:5 שֶׁגָּ˜לְשׁוּ מ(הר) גִּלְעָד of flocks of goats, in simile of a woman's hair; construction & sense rather awkward.

גַּם see below גמם.

Word Origin: This Hebrew verb is a primitive root.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G305 (anabainō): This Greek verb means "to go up" or "to ascend," often used in the New Testament to describe physical movement or spiritual ascent.
• G398 (anaphainō): This term means "to appear" or "to become visible," highlighting the aspect of revelation or manifestation.
• G601 (apokaluptō): This verb means "to uncover" or "to reveal," frequently used in the context of divine revelation or the unveiling of hidden truths.

These Greek entries, while not direct translations of גָּלַּשׁ, share thematic elements of movement, revelation, and expression, which can be seen as complementary to the Hebrew concept of capering with joy.

Usage: The term is used in the context of expressing exuberance or lively movement, often associated with joy or celebration.

Context: • The Hebrew verb גָּלַּשׁ (galash) is a rare term found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily conveying the action of capering or leaping with joy. This word captures a vivid image of physical expression tied to emotional exuberance. In the cultural and historical context of the biblical narrative, such expressions of joy were often part of communal celebrations, religious festivals, or personal moments of triumph and gratitude.
• The act of capering, as denoted by גָּלַּשׁ, can be seen as a physical manifestation of inner joy and freedom, reflecting a state of being that is unrestrained and full of life. This term, while not frequently used, enriches the biblical text by providing a glimpse into the dynamic and expressive nature of worship and celebration in ancient Israelite culture.
• The use of גָּלַּשׁ in the biblical text underscores the importance of physical expression in the spiritual and communal life of the Israelites, where joy was not only felt internally but also demonstrated outwardly through movement and dance.

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