גּוֹרָל

Strong’s Definition

properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)

Etymology & Derivation

or (shortened) גֹּרָל; from an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone);

KJV Usage

lot.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.lot
• 2.lotpebbles used for systematically making decisions
• 3.lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots)
• 4.recompense, retribution
• 5.portion

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gôwrâl; Pronunciation: go-rawl'