How to Pronounce Gaal
Gah-ALL
Gaal is pronounced Gah-ALL (ˈgeɪəl): two syllables, stress on the second. Also heard: GAY-uhl.
What does Gaal mean?
Gaal means “contempt; abomination”.
Hitchcock’s Bible Names (1869), public domain.
Who was Gaal?
Loathing, the son of Ebed, in whom the Shechemites “placed their confidence” when they became discontented with Abimelech. He headed the revolution, and led out the men of Shechem against Abimelech; but was defeated, and fled to his own home (Judg. 9:26-46). We hear no more of him after this battle.
Adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain.
Also pronounced
GAY-uhl
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