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Strong's G1059 Γαμαλιήλ (gamaliel)

Gamaliel - meaning, definition, and linked Bible usage across the indexed canon, including Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where this Strong's number appears.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1059 — bekeh (“weeping”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1059
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 2

Strong's G1059 Quick Answer

Strong's G1059 Γαμαλιήλ (Gamaliel) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Gamaliel (gam-al-ee-ale') n/p. 1. Gamaliel (i.e. Gamliel), an Israelite [of Hebrew origin (H1583)] It has 7 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include gamaliel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
Gamaliel (gam-al-ee-ale') n/p. 1. Gamaliel (i.e. Gamliel), an Israelite [of Hebrew origin (H1583)]
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
gamaliel

Meaning and Definition

Gamaliel (gam-al-ee-ale') n/p. 1. Gamaliel (i.e. Gamliel), an Israelite [of Hebrew origin (H1583)] KJV: Gamaliel Root(s): H1583

Original Word
Γαμαλιήλ
Transliteration
Gamaliel
Derivation
Root: גַּמלִיאֵל R1: 1583
Morphology
Name Person

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1059. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Gamaliel

Usage: Γαμαλιήλ, ὁ (Heb. גַּמְלִיאֵל), Gamaliel the elder, a Pharisee and Doctor of the Law: Act.5:34 22:3.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1059 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Gamaliel, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Gamaliel Acts 5:34

How Strong's G1059 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1059 (Γαμαλιήλ) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1059 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1059 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 5:34 KJV

Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;

Acts 22:3 KJV

I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

Strong's G1059 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Numbers 1:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Of the sons of Joseph, of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Numbers 2:20 Septuagint / Brenton

And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Manasseh, and the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Numbers 7:54 Septuagint / Brenton

On the eighth day the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1059.

Numbers 1:10 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Of the sons of Joseph, of Ephraim, Elishama the son of Ammihud: of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Numbers 2:20 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they that encamp next shall be of the tribe of Manasseh, and the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Numbers 7:54 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
On the eighth day the prince of the sons of Manasseh, Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Numbers 7:59 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And for a sacrifice of peace offering two heifers, five rams, five he-goats, five ewe lambs of a year old: this was the gift of Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Numbers 10:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And over the forces of the tribe of the sons of Manasseh, was Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
Acts 5:34 New Testament, KJV
Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space;
Acts 22:3 New Testament, KJV
I am verily a man which am a Jew, born in Tarsus, a city in Cilicia, yet brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers, and was zealous toward God, as ye all are this day.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1059, grouped by book.

Numbers 5 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Acts 2 usages, New Testament

Strong's G1059 FAQ

What does gamaliel (Γαμαλιήλ) mean?

Gamaliel (Strong's G1059) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Gamaliel". Gamaliel (gam-al-ee-ale') n/p. 1. Gamaliel (i.e. Gamliel), an Israelite [of Hebrew origin (H1583)]

How many times is gamaliel (Γαμαλιήλ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G1059 across 2 books.

Where can I study gamaliel (Γαμαλιήλ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1059 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate gamaliel (Γαμαλιήλ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as gamaliel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1059 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G1059, with linked reader references where each row is available.