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Lexicon :: Strong's H1431 - gāḏal

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גָּדַל
Transliteration
gāḏal
Pronunciation
gaw-dal'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 315

Strong’s Definitions

גָּדַל gâdal, gaw-dal'; a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare H1434), i.e. to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride):—advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 115x

The KJV translates Strong's H1431 in the following manner: magnify (32x), great (26x), grow (14x), nourish up (7x), grow up (6x), greater (5x), miscellaneous (25x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 115x
The KJV translates Strong's H1431 in the following manner: magnify (32x), great (26x), grow (14x), nourish up (7x), grow up (6x), greater (5x), miscellaneous (25x).

  1. to grow, become great or important, promote, make powerful, praise, magnify, do great things

    1. (Qal)

      1. to grow up

      2. to become great

      3. to be magnified

    2. (Piel)

      1. to cause to grow

      2. to make great, powerful

      3. to magnify

    3. (Pual) to be brought up

    4. (Hiphil)

      1. to make great

      2. to magnify

      3. to do great things

    5. (Hithpael) to magnify oneself

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
גָּדַל gâdal, gaw-dal'; a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare H1434), i.e. to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride):—advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower.
STRONGS H1431: Abbreviations
† גָּדַל 115 verb grow up, become great (Aramaic גְּדַל (Ithpe.), Lfdg twist, twine, Arabic جَدَلَ twist a cord, make firm, strong, become strong, so Late Hebrew) —
Qal Perfect ג׳ etc. Genesis 38:14 + 14 times; suffix גְּדֵלַנִי Job 31:18; Imperfect יִגְדַּל etc. Psalm 35:27 + 34 times; —
1. grow up,
a. child Genesis 21:8, 20; Genesis 25:27; Genesis 38:11, 14; Exodus 2:10, 11 (JE) Judges 11:2; Judges 13:24; Ruth 1:12; 1 Samuel 2:21; 1 Samuel 3:19; 1 Kings 12:8, 10 (= 2 Chronicles 10:8, 10) 2 Kings 4:18; גְּדֵלַנִי כְאָב he grew up to me as to a father Job 31:18;
b. lamb 2 Samuel 12:3.
2. become great,
a. in extent, wealthy Genesis 26:13 (twice in verse); Genesis 41:40 (JE) Jeremiah 5:27;
b. in value. בְּעֵינֵי י׳, גָָּֽדְלָה נֶפֶשׁ בְּעֵינָ֑י prized by 1 Samuel 26:24 (twice in verse);
c. in intensity, grief Job 2:13, mourning Zechariah 12:11, punishment Lamentations 4:6, trespass Ezekiel 9:6;
d. in sound, loud cry Genesis 19:13 (J);
e. in importance, of a king Ecclesiastes 2:9; 1 Kings 10:23 (= 2 Chronicles 9:22) Daniel 8:9, 10 (under figure of horn), chief Genesis 24:35; Genesis 48:19 (J), Messiah Micah 5:3, Jerusalem Ezekiel 16:7;
f. of God 2 Samuel 7:22; Psalm 104:1, his works Psalm 92:6, his power Numbers 14:17 (J).
3. to be magnified,
a. house of David Zechariah 12:7;
b. Yahweh Psalm 35:27; Psalm 40:17; Psalm 70:5; Malachi 1:5, his name 2 Samuel 7:26 (= 1 Chronicles 17:24).
Pi. Perfect גִּדַּל Joshua 4:14; Esther 3:1; גִּדֵּ֔ל Isaiah 49:21; גִּדֵּ֑לָה Isaiah 51:18, etc.; Imperfect יְגַדֵּל Isaiah 44:14 + 8 times; Imperative גַּדְּלוּ Psalm 34:4; Infinitive גַּדֵּל Numbers 6:5 + 3 times; Participle מְגַדְּלִים 2 Kings 10:6 (מְגַדְּלוֺת Songs 5:15 Greek Version of the LXX Targum Hi Bö De); —
1. cause to grow, e.g. hair Numbers 6:5 (P), plants Jonah 4:10; Isaiah 44:14; Ezekiel 31:4; Songs 5:13; bring up children 2 Kings 10:6; Isaiah 1:2; Isaiah 23:4; Isaiah 49:21; Isaiah 51:18; Daniel 1:5; Hosea 9:12.
2. make great, powerful Genesis 12:2 (J) Joshua 3:7; Joshua 4:14 (D) 1 Kings 1:37, 47; 1 Chronicles 29:12, 25; 2 Chronicles 1:1; Esther 3:1; Esther 5:11; Esther 10:2.
3. magnify,
a. man Job 7:17;
b. God Psalm 34:4; Psalm 69:31.
Pu. Participle plural מְגֻדָּלִים brought up Psalm 144:12.
Hiph. Perfect הִגְדִּיל Psalm 41:10 +, etc.; Imperfect יַגְדִּיל Isaiah 42:21; Daniel 8:25, etc.; Infinitive הַגְדִּיל 1 Chronicles 22:8; Amos 8:5; Participle מַגְדִּיל Psalm 18:51 (= מִגְדֹּיל in || 2 Samuel 22:51); plural מַגְדִּילִים Psalm 35:26; —
1. make great, e.g. shekel Amos 8:5, pile for fire Ezekiel 24:9, joy Isaiah 9:2, counsel Isaiah 28:29, wisdom Ecclesiastes 1:16, works Ecclesiastes 2:4, house of Yahweh 1 Chronicles 22:5; the heel Psalm 41:10 either lifted high (Ges), or (compare De Now) gave me insidiously a great fall; compare [H6310 פִּיךָ נ׳ Obadiah 12] i.e. utter proud words (see H7337 רחב Hiph.)
2. magnify, salvation Psalm 18:51, so || 2 Samuel 22:51 (Kt מַגְדִּיל; > Qr מִגְדֹּל), mercy Genesis 19:19 (J), teaching Isaiah 42:21, the word of Yahweh Psalm 138:2.
3. do great things הִגְדִּיל לַעֲשׂוֺת,
a. in a good sense, of God Psalm 126:2; Psalm 126:3; Joel 2:21, also pregnant without Infinitive 1 Samuel 12:24.
b. in bad sense, of 'the northern one' Joel 2:20, also pregnant without Infinitive Lamentations 1:9; Zephaniah 2:8, 10; Daniel 8:4, 8, 11, 25; with עַל, of enemies Psalm 35:26; Psalm 38:17; Psalm 55:13; Job 19:5; Jeremiah 48:26, 42; Ezekiel 35:13 of speaking עָלַי בְּפִיכֶם ג׳.
c. also, with Infinitive implied, wept greatly 1 Samuel 20:41.
Hithp. Perfect וְהִתְגַּדִּלְתִּ֫י Ezekiel 38:23 I will magnify myself, shew myself great and powerful (of God); Imperfect יִתְגַּדֵּל, with עַל in a bad sense, magnify oneself against Isaiah 10:15; Daniel 11:36; יִתְגַּדָּ֑ל Daniel 11:37.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

12:2; 19:13; 19:19; 21:8; 21:20; 24:35; 25:27; 26:13; 38:11; 38:14; 38:14; 41:40; 48:19

Exodus

2:10; 2:11

Numbers

6:5; 6:5; 14:17

Joshua

3:7; 4:14; 4:14

Judges

11:2; 13:24

Ruth

1:12

1 Samuel

2:21; 3:19; 12:24; 20:41; 26:24

2 Samuel

7:22; 7:26; 12:3; 22:51; 22:51

1 Kings

1:37; 1:47; 10:23; 12:8; 12:10

2 Kings

4:18; 10:6; 10:6

1 Chronicles

17:24; 22:5; 22:8; 29:12; 29:25

2 Chronicles

1:1; 9:22; 10:8; 10:10

Esther

3:1; 3:1; 5:11; 10:2

Job

2:13; 7:17; 19:5; 31:18; 31:18

Psalms

34:4; 34:4; 35:26; 35:26; 35:27; 35:27; 38:17; 40:17; 41:10; 41:10; 55:13; 69:31; 70:5; 92:6; 104:1; 126:2; 126:3; 138:2; 144:12

Ecclesiastes

1:16; 2:4; 2:9

Song of Songs

5:13; 5:15

Isaiah

1:2; 9:2; 10:15; 23:4; 28:29; 42:21; 42:21; 44:14; 44:14; 49:21; 49:21; 51:18; 51:18

Jeremiah

5:27; 48:26; 48:42

Lamentations

1:9; 4:6

Ezekiel

9:6; 16:7; 24:9; 31:4; 35:13; 38:23

Daniel

1:5; 8:4; 8:8; 8:9; 8:10; 8:11; 8:25; 8:25; 11:36; 11:37

Hosea

9:12

Joel

2:20; 2:21

Amos

8:5; 8:5

Jonah

4:10

Micah

5:3

Zephaniah

2:8; 2:10

Zechariah

12:7; 12:11

Malachi

1:5

H1431

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H1431 matches the Hebrew גָּדַל (gāḏal),
which occurs 17 times in 16 verses in 'Psa' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:50

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:50 - He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:3 - Magnify the LORD with me! Let's praise his name together!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:26 - May those who want to harm me be totally embarrassed and ashamed! May those who arrogantly taunt me be covered with shame and humiliation!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:27 - May those who desire my vindication shout for joy and rejoice! May they continually say, "May the LORD be praised, for he wants his servant to be secure."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:16 - I have prayed for deliverance, because otherwise they will gloat over me; when my foot slips they will arrogantly taunt me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 40:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 40:16 - May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May the LORD be praised!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 41:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 41:9 - Even my close friend whom I trusted, he who shared meals with me, has turned against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:12 - Indeed, it is not an enemy who insults me, or else I could bear it; it is not one who hates me who arrogantly taunts me, or else I could hide from him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:30 - I will sing praises to God's name! I will magnify him as I give him thanks!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 70:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 70:4 - May all those who seek you be happy and rejoice in you! May those who love to experience your deliverance say continually, "May God be praised!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:5 - How great are your works, O LORD! Your plans are very intricate!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:1 - Praise the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, you are magnificent. You are robed in splendor and majesty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 126:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:2 - At that time we laughed loudly and shouted for joy. At that time the nations said, "The LORD has accomplished great things for these people."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 126:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 126:3 - The LORD did indeed accomplish great things for us. We were happy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:2 - I will bow down toward your holy temple, and give thanks to your name, because of your loyal love and faithfulness, for you have exalted your promise above the entire sky.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:12 - Then our sons will be like plants, that quickly grow to full size. Our daughters will be like corner pillars, carved like those in a palace.
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