◄ 1432. gadel ►
Strong's Lexicon gadel: Greatness, Magnitude Original Word: גָּדֵל Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: gadel Pronunciation: gah-DEL Phonetic Spelling: (gaw-dale') Definition: Greatness, Magnitude Meaning: large Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּדַל (gadal), meaning "to grow," "to become great," or "to magnify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "μεγαλωσύνη" (megalosyne), which also conveys the idea of greatness or majesty, particularly in reference to God. Usage: The Hebrew word "gadel" refers to the concept of greatness or magnitude, often in terms of size, importance, or significance. It is used to describe the greatness of God, His works, or the stature of individuals or nations. The term emphasizes the idea of being elevated or exalted in status or power. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, greatness was often associated with divine favor and blessing. The concept of "gadel" would have been understood in the context of God's covenant with Israel, where His greatness was demonstrated through acts of deliverance, provision, and guidance. The term also reflects the hierarchical nature of ancient Near Eastern societies, where kings and leaders were often described in terms of their greatness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from gadal Definition becoming great, growing up NASB Translation greater (1), grow richer (1), growing* (1), lustful* (1), stature (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּדֵל participle masculine or verbal adjective becoming great, growing up, Genesis 26:13 (J) 1 Samuel 2:26 (compare Dr) 2 Chronicles 17:12; also great, plural construct גִּדִלֵי בָשָׂר Ezekiel 16:26 great of flesh. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance great, grew From gadal; large (literally or figuratively) -- great, grew. see HEBREW gadal Forms and Transliterations גִּדְלֵ֣י גדלי וְגָדֵ֖ל וגדל giḏ·lê giḏlê gidLei vegaDel wə·ḡā·ḏêl wəḡāḏêl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 2:26 HEB: שְׁמוּאֵ֔ל הֹלֵ֥ךְ וְגָדֵ֖ל וָט֑וֹב גַּ֚ם NAS: was growing in stature and in favor KJV: Samuel grew on, INT: Samuel on stature favor both 2 Chronicles 17:12 HEB: יְהוֹשָׁפָ֛ט הֹלֵ֥ךְ וְגָדֵ֖ל עַד־ לְמָ֑עְלָה NAS: greater and greater, and he built KJV: waxed great exceedingly; INT: Jehoshaphat grew and greater against greater Ezekiel 16:26 HEB: מִצְרַ֛יִם שְׁכֵנַ֖יִךְ גִּדְלֵ֣י בָשָׂ֑ר וַתַּרְבִּ֥י KJV: thy neighbours, great of flesh; INT: the Egyptians neighbors great of flesh and multiplied 3 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 1432 3 Occurrences giḏ·lê — 1 Occ. wə·ḡā·ḏêl — 2 Occ.