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GILGAL - GLORY

17:1-6; Ju. 5:17; 10:8; 1 Sa. 13:7; 2 Sa. 2:9; 17:26; GIVING. [See Lucre, Money, Offerings, Stewardship,
24:6; 1 Ki. 4:13; 17:1; 22:3; 2 Ki. 10:33; 1 Ch. 2:22; Tithe.]
5:9-16; Ps. 60:7; 108:8; Song 6:5; Je. 8:22; 22:6; 46:11; GLAD, GLADNESS. Pleased; cheerful. Gladness
50:19; Eze. 47:18; Ho. 6:8; 12:11; Am. 1:3,13; Ob. 19; results from help received (1 Sa. 11:9). Gladness results
Mi. 7:14; Ze. 10:10. from victories given by God over enemies (Es. 8:15-17;
GILGAL (revolving continually, roll away). Gilgal 9:17-19). Gladness is produced in parents by wise,
denotes a new beginning after one’s sins are rolled away obedient children (Pr. 10:1; 15:20; 23:25; 27:11).
in Christ. Israel crossing the Jordan typified the new Gladness is associated with the blessings and pleasures
birth (Jos. 3:13-17). The stones left in the water typified of life (Je. 20:15; 25:10; Ac. 14:17). Gladness is a
sin covered (Jos. 4:5-9). The stones carried out of the product of righteousness (Pr. 10:28; Ps. 45:7). Gladness
river and placed on the shore of the promised land is produced by a good word (Pr. 12:25). Gladness
typified resurrection to newness of life in Christ (Jos. results from the salvation of a soul (Lk. 15:32).
4:20). Baptism signifies the same thing. See also De. Gladness results from being confident of God’s future
11:30; Jos. 5:9-10; 9:6; 10:6-43; 14:6; 15:7; Ju. 2:1; rewards (Mt. 5:12). Gladness comes through the
3:19; 1 Sa. 7:16; 10:8; 11:14; 13:4; 15:12; 2 Sa. 19:15; resurrection of Jesus Christ (Jn. 20:20). The gospel
2 Ki. 2:1; 4:38; Ne. 12:29; Ho. 4:15; 9:15; 12:11; Am. must be received gladly (Ac. 2:41; 13:48). Gladness is a
4:4; 5:5; Mi. 6:5. [See Baptism - Immersion.] product of a Spirit-filled Christian life (Ac. 2:46).
GILOH (great joy, exile). Jos. 15:51. Gladness is produced in church leaders by obedient
GIMZO (sycamore). 2 Ch. 28:18. Christians (Ac. 11:23). The gospel is glad tidings (Lk.
GIN. A trap used to catch animals and birds (Job 1:19; 8:1; Ac. 13:32; Ro. 10:15). Trials, sufferings, and
difficulties are to be endured gladly, with faith in God (2
18:9; Ps. 140:5; Is. 8:14; Amos 3:5). Co. 12:9). Jesus Christ is anointed with the oil of
GINATH (protection). 1 Ki. 16:21. gladness (Ps. 45:7; He. 1:9). Many references to
GIRDED. Bound; put on; surrounded (Jn. 13:4). “gladness” point to the coming of Christ and the
GIRDLE. A belt (2 Ki. 1:8; Job 12:18; Ps. 109:19; Je. establishment of His kingdom (Ps. 14:7; 45:15; 46:4;
13:1-11; Mt. 3:4; Mk. 1:6; Ac. 21:11; Re. 1:13). A girdle 48:11; 53:6; 64:10; 67:4; 96:11; 97:1; 97:8; 100:2; Is.
was worn as part of military equipment (1 Sa. 18:4; 2 25:9; 30:29; 35:1; 51:3, 11; 65:18; 66:10; Je. 31:7;
Sa. 20:8; Is. 5:27). From it the sword was suspended. A 33;11; Joel 2:21, 23; Zep. 3:14; Ze. 8:19; 10:7; 1 Pe.
girdle was also worn by the O.T. priest (Ex. 28:4,8, 4:13; Re. 19:7). [See Cheer, Cheerful, Comfort, Delight,
27-39; 29:5; 39:5, 20-29; Le. 8:7; 16:4). The girdle Gospel, Happy, Hope, Joy, Laughter, Merry, Mirth,
symbolized readiness to serve and pictures this quality Rejoice.]
in the Lord Jesus Christ (Jn. 13:4). His earthly life was a GLAD TIDINGS. [See Tidings.]
continual service to God the Father and to mankind. GLADNESS, OIL OF. [See Oil of Gladness.]
Believers, as a nation of priests, are to have this same GLASS. (1) Looking glass; mirror (Job 37:18; 2 Co.
attitude of ready service (1 Pe. 2:9). [See High Priest, 3:18; Ja. 1:23). (2) Transparent or opaque glass (1 Co.
Jesus Christ, Military.] 13:12; Re. 21:18, 21). [See Cosmetics.]
GIRT. To gird; surround; bind; make fast (2 Ki. 1:8; GLEAN. The Hebrew custom of allowing the poor to
Ep. 6:14; Re. 1:13). follow the reapers and gather the grain that was left
GISPA (listening). Ne. 11:21. behind or the grapes which remained after the vintage
GITTAIM (two wine presses). Jos. 19:13. (Ju. 8:2; Ruth 2:2, 16; Is. 17:6) (Compact).
GITTITH (from Gath). This word is found in the title GLEDE. A vulture (De. 14:13).
to Ps. 8, 81, and 84. It probably refers to a type of harp GLISTER. Flashing like lightning (Lk. 9:29).
manufactured at Gath. It is possible that David became GLORY. Glory is used in six ways in the Bible: (1) It
acquainted with it during his exile in Gath (1 Sa. refers to praise (Lk. 2:14; 17:18; Ac. 12:23; 1 Co. 2:7;
27:2-11). Or it could refer to Gath-rimmon, a Levite city Ep. 1:6). (2) It refers to God’s holiness, exalted
(Jos. 21:24). magnificence, and divine perfection (Jn. 1:14; Ro.
GIVE DILIGENCE. Be diligent about this matter; be 1:23). (3) It refers to the splendor and wealth of a king
earnest; hasten; endeavor (Lk. 12:58; 2 Pe. 1:10). [See and his kingdom (Mt. 6:29; 19:28; 25:31; Jn. 12:41;
Diligence.] 17:5, 22, 24; Ro. 9:23; Col. 3:4). (4) It refers to the
GIVE EAR. Give heed; listen; attend (Ex. 15:26; De. brilliant light which surrounds the presence of God (Ex.
1:45; 32:1; Ps. 5:1; 49:1; Is. 1:2). 16:10; 40:34, 35; Le. 9:6, 23; Nu. 14:10; 1 Ki. 8:11; 2
GIVE PLACE. Give way; yield (Ga. 2:5; Ep. 4:27). Ch. 7:1-3; Eze. 10:4; Mk. 13:26; 9:29-31; Lk. 2:9; Re.
1:16; 21:11, 23). (5) It refers to beauty (Is. 28:1; 63:1).

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