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 Originfrom
gadalDefinitionbecoming great, growing up
NASB Translationgreater (1), grow richer (1), growing* (1), lustful* (1), stature (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
or
,Genesis 26:13 (J)1 Samuel 2:26 (compare Dr) 2 Chronicles 17:12; also great, plural constructEzekiel 16:26great of flesh.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
great, grew
Fromgadal; large (literally or figuratively) -- great, grew.
see HEBREWgadal
Forms and Transliterations
גִּדְלֵ֣י גדלי וְגָדֵ֖ל וגדל giḏ·lê giḏlê gidLei vegaDel wə·ḡā·ḏêl wəḡāḏêl
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