גְּלָה
Bring over, carry away, reveal.
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What does גְּלָה (gĕlāh) mean in the Bible?
גְּלָה (gĕlāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "bring over, carry away, reveal.". BDB: reveal Usage: bring over, carry away, reveal.
Meaning
Encompasses physical removal (exile, deportation) and disclosure of hidden truth; covenantal judgment and divine revelation share semantic space
BDB: reveal Usage: bring over, carry away, reveal.