Strong’s H1353 · Hebrew
גְּאֻלָּה
gᵉʼullâh
gheh-ool-law'
Definition
redemption (including the right and the object); by implication, relationship
Etymology
feminine passive participle of H1350 (גָּאַל);
Where the KJV renders it
- kindred
- redeem
- redemption
- right
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