The meaning of “גָּדוֹל”
Understanding gâdôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
גָּדוֹל
or גָּדֹל gâdôl (gawdole'); (shortened) from גָּדַל [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. - great (in any sense) - hence, older - also insolent adj 1) great 1a) large (in magnitude and extent) 1b) in number 1c) in intensity 1d) loud (in sound) 1e) older (in age) 1f) in importance 1f1) important things 1f2) great, distinguished (of men) 1f3) God Himself (of God) subst 1g) great things 1h) haughty things 1i) greatness n pr m 1j) (CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'גָּדוֹל' deepen your understanding of Genesis 21:18?