גִּיל / מָשׂוֹשׂ
Properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice , or (as cringing ) fear · delight , concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
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גִּיל H1523 properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice , or (as cringing ) fear
מָשׂוֹשׂ H4885 delight , concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
What does גִּיל / מָשׂוֹשׂ (gîl / māśôś) mean in the Bible?
גִּיל · מָשׂוֹשׂ is a Hebrew word meaning "delight, joy, rejoicing.". delight, joy, rejoicing.
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