The meaning of “גְּדוּד”
Understanding gᵉdûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
army, band (of men), company, troop (of robbers). - a crowd (especially of soldiers) 1) a band, troop, marauding band 1a...
גְּדוּד
army, band (of men), company, troop (of robbers). - a crowd (especially of soldiers) 1) a band, troop, marauding band 1a) marauding band, raiding band 1b) troop, band (of divisions of army) 1c) foray, raid
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:19 | “Gad, a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.” Word: גְּדוּד (gᵉdûwd) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:2 | “And Saul’s son had two men that were captains of bands: the name of the one was Baanah, and the name of the other Rechab, the sons of Rimmon a Beerothite, of the children of Benjamin: (for Beeroth also was reckoned to Benjamin:” Word: גְּדוּד (gᵉdûwd) | |
| 2 Kings 13:20 | “And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year.” Word: גְּדוּד (gᵉdûwd) | |
| 2 Chronicles 25:10 | “Then Amaziah separated them, to wit, the army that was come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: wherefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in great anger.” Word: גְּדוּד (gᵉdûwd) | |
| Psalms 18:29 | “For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.” Word: גְּדוּד (gᵉdûwd) |
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