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GENERALLY - GILEAD

(Ge. 27:22-29), to Judah (Ge. 49:8-10), to David (2 Sa. GETHSEMANE (oil press). The garden where Jesus
7:12-17). The apostles warned against “endless prayed prior to his arrest (Mt. 26:36-56; Mk. 14:32-52).
genealogies” (1 Ti. 1:4; Tit. 3:9). This refers to various It was located on the Mount of Olives (Lk. 22:39-54).
types of false teaching associated with Jewish fables and GETTING. (1) Gain; winnings (Ge. 31:18; Pr. 4:7).
pagan philosophy, such as Gnosticism. A modern (2) Obtaining (Pr. 21:6).
example is Mormon genealogies. (1) Endless GEUEL (God of salvation). Nu. 13:15.
genealogies are connected with fables instead of solid
Bible truth (1 Ti. 1:4). (2) They “minister questions” GEZER (a precipice). Jos. 10:33.
rather than godly edifying and faith (1 Ti. 1:4). (3) GHOST. An old English word for spirit (Job. 11:20;
They are connected with foolish questions and strife Je. 15:9; Mt. 27:50; Jn. 19:30). Some of the disciples
(Tit. 3:9). [See Foolish Questions, Generation.] feared that the resurrected Christ was a spirit, but He
GENERALLY. Altogether; all (2 Sa. 17:11; Je. 48:38). proved to them that He was risen bodily (Lk. 24:36-43).
[See Devils, Holy Spirit, Spirit.]
GENERATION. (1) A line of ancestors. [See
Genealogy.] (2) The people living in the same time GHOST - HOLY. Holy Ghost is the old English form
period (De. 32:5,20; Mt. 24:34; Lk. 21:32). (3) of Holy Spirit. [See Holy Spirit.]
Offspring or likeness; class of people (Mt. 3:7; 1 Pe. GIAH (waterfall). 2 Sa. 2:24.
2:9). GIBBAR (mighty). Ezr. 2:20.
GENESIS. The book of beginnings. The first book of GIBBETHON (height). Jos. 19:44.
the Bible records the beginning of the earth and the GIBEA (highlander). 1 Ch. 2:49.
universe, man, marriage, sin, judgment, religion, Israel GIBEAH (height). Jos. 15:57.
and God’s promise of salvation in Jesus Christ. [See GIBEON (hill, height). Jos. 9:3.
Abel, Abraham, Adam, Ark, Babel, Babylon, Cain,
Covenant, Death, Enoch, Evolution, Flood, Genealogy, GIDDALTI (I have magnified). 1 Ch. 25:4.
Generation, Gomorrah, Hagar, Ham, Inspiration, GIDDEL (very great). Ezr. 2:47.
Ishmael, Israel, Japheth, Joseph, Lot, Noah, Old Age, GIDEON (one who cuts trees). A judge of Israel who
Replenish, Revelation, Satan, Shem, Sodom, Star.] defeated Israel’s enemies through God’s power with only
GENNESARET. [See Galilee, Sea of.] a small number of men (Ju. 6-9; He. 11:32). He was
GENTILE. All non-Jewish people (Lk. 2:32; Ro. given the names Jerubbaal (Baal strives) because he
3:9,29; 9:24; 1 Co. 10:32). The Greek word translated overthrew Baal’s altar (Ju. 6:32). He is called
Gentile (ethnos) is also translated “people” (Ac. 8:19), Jerubbesheth (the idol strives) in 2 Sa. 11:21.
“nation” (Re. 7:9; 11:18), and “heathen” (2 Co 11:26). GIDOM (desolation). Ju. 20:45.
[See Heathen, Idolatry, Israel, Nation, Pagan, GIER EAGLE. Being classed with the swan and the
Uncircumcision.] pelican, it has been thought to be some water-fowl; but
GENTLE. Mild; kind; tender; peaceable. Christ is it is more generally considered to be the Egyptian
gentle (2 Co. 10:1). Paul was gentle (1 Th. 2:7). The vulture. It visits Palestine only in the summer. It eats any
fruit of the Spirit is gentle (Ga. 5:22). Heavenly wisdom carrion (Concise) (Le. 11:18; De. 14:17).
is gentle (Ja. 3:17). The Christian is to be gentle (Tit. GIFT. (1) A present; anything given or bestowed;
3:2). The preacher is to be gentle (1 Th. 2:7). anything, the property of which is voluntarily
Unbelievers are to be dealt with in a gentle manner (2 transferred by one person to another without
Ti. 2:24). David said God’s gentleness made him great compensation; a donation (Webster) (Ge. 34:12; Nu.
(2 Sa. 22:36; Ps. 18:35) [See Jesus Christ, Humble, 8:19; Mt. 7:11; 2 Co. 8:4; Re. 11:10). (2) A bribe (Ex.
Love, Meek, Pride.] 23:8; De. 16:19; 2 Ch. 19:7; Pr. 17:8; 29:4). [See
GERA (enmity). Ge. 46:21. Bribe.] (3) The gift of salvation in Jesus Christ (Jn.
GERAH. [See Money.] 4:10; Ac. 8:20; Ro. 5:15-18; 6:23; 2 Co. 9:15; Ep. 2:8;
GERAR (circle). Ge. 10:19. 3:7). [See Grace.] (4) Spiritual gifts given to the
Christian (Ro. 1:11; 1 Co. 1:7; 1 Ti. 4:14; 2 Ti. 1:6; 1
GERIZIM (waste places). De. 11:29. Pe. 4:10).
GERSHOM (a stranger there). Ex. 2:22; 18:3; 1 Ch. GILBOA (bubbling fountain). 1 Sa. 28:4.
23:15, 16; 26:24). GILEAD (strong, rocky). A territory east of the
GESHAM (firm, strong). 1 Ch. 2:47. Jordan River and southeast of the Sea of Galilee. It was
GESHEM (carcass). Ne. 2:19; 6:1-2. occupied by the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh
GESHUR (bridge-land). 2 Sa. 3:3. until the area was conquered by the Assyrians. Ge.
37:25; Nu. 32:1; De. 2:36; 3:10; 34:1; Jos. 12:2; 13:11;

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