"Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?"
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Gilead Meaning in the Bible
Gilead
boy
Gilead means "Hill of testimony; Rocky region", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Gilead appears in the King James Bible, and Jeremiah 8:22 is the passage most often tied to it. Gilead promises healing — there IS a balm, there IS a Physician, and every wound of the soul can find remedy in God.
Is Gilead in the Bible?
Yes — Gilead appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 8:22.
Pronunciation:/GIL-ee-ad/
OriginHebrew
MeaningHill of testimony; Rocky region
What does Gilead mean?
Gilead is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Hill of testimony; Rocky region". Gilead was a mountainous region east of the Jordan known for its healing balm. Jeremiah's famous cry 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' became a metaphor for spiritual healing. The region represents God's provision of remedy for every wound.
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What does Gilead mean in the Bible?
Gilead means "Hill of testimony; Rocky region" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Gilead was a mountainous region east of the Jordan known for its healing balm. Jeremiah's famous cry 'Is there no balm in Gilead?' became a metaphor for spiritual healing. The region represents God's provision of remedy for every wound.
Where does Gilead appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Gilead is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Jeremiah 8:22. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead."
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Which books of the Bible mention Gilead?
Gilead is mentioned across 4 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gilead?
Gilead promises healing — there IS a balm, there IS a Physician, and every wound of the soul can find remedy in God.
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Gilead in the Bible
Mountainous region east of the Jordan — famous for its healing balm and rugged w
Word Meaning
Testimony (עֵדוּת (eduth))
A solemn witness declaration — God's revealed truth preserved as evidence for all generations.
Strong's
Strong's H5715 — Testimony
עֵדוּת (eduth) • A solemn witness declaration — God's revealed truth preserved as evidence for all generations.
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Healing of the Deaf and Mute Man (Ephphatha)
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Word Meaning
Praise (תְּהִלָּה (Tehillah) / αἶνος (Ainos))
Joyful declaration of God's greatness, character, and mighty works
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Gilead name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Gilead appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 8:22.
Gilead means "Hill of testimony; Rocky region." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Jeremiah 8:22, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Gilead comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Hill of testimony; Rocky region." It appears in the King James Bible, including Jeremiah 8:22.
Common questions about the name Gilead
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Gilead?
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