The meaning of “גְּדֵרָה”
Understanding gᵉdêrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of גָּדֵר (sheep-) cote (fold) hedge, wall. - enclosure (especially for flocks) 1) wall, hedge 2) sheepfold (co...
גְּדֵרָה
feminine of גָּדֵר (sheep-) cote (fold) hedge, wall. - enclosure (especially for flocks) 1) wall, hedge 2) sheepfold (construct with 'sheep')
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 32:24 | “Build you cities for your little ones, and folds for your sheep; and do that which hath proceeded out of your mouth.” Word: גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdêrâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 24:3 | “And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.” Word: גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdêrâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:23 | “These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work.” Word: גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdêrâh) | |
| Psalms 89:40 | “Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.” Word: גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdêrâh) | |
| Jeremiah 49:3 | “Howl, O Heshbon, for Ai is spoiled: cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth; lament, and run to and fro by the hedges; for their king shall go into captivity, and his priests and his princes together.” Word: גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdêrâh) |
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