Strongs Number: H1486
- Hebrew Word
- גּוֹרָל
- Transliteration
- gôwrâl
- Phonetic
- go-rawl'
- Part of Speech
- Noun Masculine
- Strongs Definition
-
properly a {pebble} that {is} a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- BDB Definition
-
1. lot
a. lot - pebbles used for systematically making decisions
2. portion
a. lot, portion (thing assigned by casting lots)
b. recompense, retribution
- Origin
- From an unused root meaning to be rough (as stone)
- Bible Usage
- lot.