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Geuel

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Geuel was the spy from the tribe of Gad whom Moses sent to investigate the land of Canaan.

Definition

Geuel was a Gadite spy sent by Moses to investigate the land of Canaan. His name means “majesty of God.”

Biblical Usage

Geuel is listed among the spies sent by Moses to spy out Canaan.

Historical Background

The name is explained as meaning “majesty of God.”

Scripture References

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Historical Bible Dictionaries

Smith's Bible Dictionary
(majesty of God), son of Machi the Gadite spy. (Numbers 13:15) (B.C 1490.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>gu'-el, ge-u'-el (ge'u'el, "majesty of God"): The spy from the tribe of Gad (Nu 13:15), sent by Moses to spy out the land of Canaan.</p>
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