Meaning of Gimel (ג) Hebrew Letter
Gimel is the third Hebrew letter. Its traditional pictographic association is the camel, an animal tied to carrying and travel, while the letter functions as the g consonant.
Pronunciation and form
Pronounced: GHEE-mel. Sound: g. A hard g sound in Biblical and Modern Hebrew
Traditional meaning and association
Gimel is traditionally associated with Camel; related teaching associations include Carry / Provision. These traditional pictures should be distinguished from the letter’s role as a consonant in actual Hebrew words.
Biblical Hebrew word examples
- גן (Gan) — Garden Genesis 2:8
- גוי (Goy) — Nation Genesis 12:2
- גמל (Gamal) — Camel Genesis 24:10
- גדול (Gadol) — Great Genesis 12:2
Scripture connections and Messiah
- גוי — GOY · NATION
Gimel begins goy, nation. Jesus sends His disciples to make disciples of all nations.
Matthew 28:19 - גואל — GOEL · REDEEMER
The Hebrew title goel, redeemer, begins with Gimel. The New Testament applies the promised Redeemer hope to Messiah.
Romans 11:26
Psalm 119 study passage
The acrostic stanza for Gimel is Psalm 119:17–24. Read the first verse of this stanza in the TOC Bible reader.