גָּלַע

ga.lato quarrelHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences1 book3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to be obstinate
Traditional renderings: (inter-) meddle (with).

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּלַע:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Proverbs 17:14הִ֝תְגַּלַּ֗ע · it breaks out
    To start a quarrel is to release a flood; so abandon the dispute before it breaks out.
  2. Proverbs 18:1יִתְגַּלָּֽע׃ · he rebels
    He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
  3. Proverbs 20:3יִתְגַּלָּֽע׃ · will quarrel
    It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.