גָּדַל
To be (causatively make ) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
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What does גָּדַל (gādal) mean in the Bible?
גָּדַל (gādal) is a Hebrew word meaning "to be (causatively make ) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)". to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride) BDB: grow up Usage: advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to.
Meaning
Growth into power, prominence, or pride—both physical maturation and moral/spiritual elevation or corruption.
to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride) BDB: grow up Usage: 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.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 26×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 28×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 12×
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 2×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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