גִּיל

Strong’s Definition

properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear

Etymology & Derivation

or (by permutation) גּוּל; a primitive root;

KJV Usage

be glad, joy, be joyful, rejoice.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to rejoice, exult, be glad
• 2.(qal)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: gîyl; Pronunciation: gheel