Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גָּדֵל”
Understanding gâdêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
great, grew. - large (literally or figuratively) 1) becoming great, growing up
H1432
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גָּדֵל
Phoneticgaw-dale'
Transliterationgâdêl
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
great, grew. - large (literally or figuratively) 1) becoming great, growing up
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:13 | “And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great:” Word: גָּדֵל (gâdêl) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:26 | “And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the Lord, and also with men.” Word: גָּדֵל (gâdêl) | |
| 2 Chronicles 17:12 | “And Jehoshaphat waxed great exceedingly; and he built in Judah castles, and cities of store.” Word: גָּדֵל (gâdêl) | |
| Ezekiel 16:26 | “Thou hast also committed fornication with the Egyptians thy neighbours, great of flesh; and hast increased thy whoredoms, to provoke me to anger.” Word: גָּדֵל (gâdêl) |