Strong's H1486 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: גּוֹרָל (gôwrâl)

Pronunciation: go-rawl'

POS: go-rawl' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or (shortened) ; from an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone);

Definition: or (shortened) גֹּרָל; from an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone); properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot); lot.

KJV Usage: lot.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) lot
• 2. 1a) lot-pebbles used for systematically making decisions
• 3. 2) portion
• 4. 2a) lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots)
• 5. 2b) recompense, retribution

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2817
• GREEK G2819
• GREEK G3725

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