Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of גָּד

Understanding gâd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

troop. - fortune 1) fortune, good fortune

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Hebrew Text
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גָּד

Phoneticgawd
Transliterationgâd
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

troop. - fortune 1) fortune, good fortune

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 30:11

And Leah said, A troop cometh: and she called his name Gad.

Word: גָּד (gâd)
Isaiah 65:11

But ye are they that forsake the Lord, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number.

Word: גָּד (gâd)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution

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