גִּלְעָד
Gilad , a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
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What does גִּלְעָד (gilĕʿād) mean in the Bible?
גִּלְעָד (gilĕʿād) is a Hebrew word meaning "Gilad , a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites". Gilead, Gileadite.
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Meaning
Gilead, Gileadite.
Biblical Occurrences
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