Strong's Lexicon
Gadi: Gadi
Original Word:גָּדִי
Part of Speech:Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration:Gadiy
Pronunciation:gah-DEE
Phonetic Spelling:(gaw-dee')
Definition:Gadi
Meaning:Gadi
Word Origin:Derived from the Hebrew root גָּד (Gad), meaning "fortune" or "troop."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Gadi in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text.
Usage:Gadi is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual. It is most notably the name of the father of Menahem, who became king of Israel. The name Gadi itself is derived from Gad, which can mean "fortune" or "troop," suggesting a connection to prosperity or strength.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the circumstances of a person's birth or the aspirations of their parents. The name Gadi, being related to Gad, may reflect a cultural emphasis on prosperity or military strength. The period during which Gadi's son, Menahem, ruled was marked by political instability and conflict, which is reflected in the biblical narrative.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
gadDefinitionan Isr.
NASB TranslationGadi (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II.
2 Kings 15:14,17 (compare (? ) proper name, masculine Eut
Nab No. 25; Palmyrene proper name, masculine Vog
No. 32).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Gadi
Fromgad; fortunate; Gadi, an Israelite -- Gadi.
see HEBREWgad
Forms and Transliterations
גָּדִ֜י גָּדִ֧י גדי gā·ḏî gaDi gāḏî
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