הַ/גָּד֜וֹל

𐤄/𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋

gâdôwl

the 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.'

H1419

Haggai 2:4 · Word #11

Lexicon H1419

Lemmaגָּדוֹל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋
Transliterationgâdôwl
Strong'sH1419
DefinitionLarge 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 HTd/Aamsa 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

Phrasethe great

SIBI-P1 Translation H1419-14

the great one

Morphological NotesAdjective, masculine singular, absolute state, with prefixed definite article הַ.
Rendering RationaleThe adjective גָּדוֹל derives from the root גדל, expressing greatness in size, strength, or significance. The masculine singular absolute form with the definite article is best rendered "the great one," preserving both its adjectival force and definiteness.

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