What does יָהַב · גֹּדֶל mean in the Bible?
יָהַב · גֹּדֶל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come".
Hebrew · H3051, H1433
הָבוּ גֹדֶל
To give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come · magnitude (literally or figuratively)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
יָהַבH3051to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come
גֹּדֶלH1433magnitude (literally or figuratively)
Pronunciationgōdel
Greatness as measurable magnitude—emphasizes scale and impressiveness rather than moral virtue or status
Open lexicon entry →What does הָבוּ גֹדֶל (havu godel) mean in the Bible?
יָהַב · גֹּדֶל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come".
Full entry for הָבוּ גֹדֶל (H3051, H1433) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3051, H1433?
H3051, H1433 is connected to 46 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come
Source Gloss
to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups1Aligned forms21
Qalbasic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense21×
Sequential imperfect1Chr 16:28 · 1Chr 16:29 · 2Sam 11:15 · 2Sam 16:20 · Deut 1:13 · Deut 32:3 · Gen 47:16 · Job 6:22 · Josh 18:4 · Judg 20:7 · Ps 29:1 · Ps 29:2 · Ps 96:7 · Ps 96:8 · Zech 11:12 · Prov 30:1521×
Word Origins
הָבוּ גֹדֶל is a primitive root - no further derivation.