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Gilgal

[ gil-gal ]

noun

  1. the name of several places in ancient Palestine, especially a site near Jericho where the Israelites encamped after crossing the Jordan. Joshua 4:19–24.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Gilgal1

Ultimately from Hebrew Gilghal “circle (of stones)”

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Example Sentences

It was through his exertions that Gilgal stood proudly upon its own freehold, and that it possessed actual cash at the bank.

He made a forced march with picked troops all that night up from Gilgal, and next day he was at their gates.

The name of Gilgal will be a perpetual testimony that the reproach of Egypt is rolled away.

For if it should fall into the enemy's hands, it would endanger the very existence of Gilgal.

Gilgal, which Joshua had made his headquarters, was but three or four miles distant.

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