גָּדֽוֹל
𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋
gâdôwl
great
Large in size, quantity, or degree; significant, important, or powerful. The adjective denotes physical greatness (size, height), social prominence (status, influence), intensity (of sound or force), or figurative importance (great in age, rank, or value). It can also denote being older, as in 'elder.'
Genesis 17:20 · Word #18
Lexicon H1419
| Lemma | גָּדוֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gâdôwl |
| Strong's | H1419 |
| Definition | Large in size, quantity, or degree; significant, important, or powerful. The adjective denotes physical greatness (size, height), social prominence (status, influence), intensity (of sound or force), or figurative importance (great in age, rank, or value). It can also denote being older, as in 'elder.' |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | great |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1419-04
great
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives directly from the root גדל, meaning to be great or to grow large/powerful. As a masculine singular absolute form, "great" preserves the core sense of largeness or significance without adding contextual nuance. |
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