גְּד֔וּד
𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤃
gᵉdûwd
of troops
A band or troop, typically of men gathered for military or raiding purposes; can refer to a group of warriors, soldiers, or irregular fighters such as raiders or marauders. Figuratively, can denote any collective or organized group assembled for an aggressive purpose. The term often implies mobility and agility, distinguishing such groups from formal, structured armies.
Micah 4:14 · Word #4
Lexicon H1416
| Lemma | גְּדוּד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤃 |
| Transliteration | gᵉdûwd |
| Strong's | H1416 |
| Definition | A band or troop, typically of men gathered for military or raiding purposes; can refer to a group of warriors, soldiers, or irregular fighters such as raiders or marauders. Figuratively, can denote any collective or organized group assembled for an aggressive purpose. The term often implies mobility and agility, distinguishing such groups from formal, structured armies. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of troops |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1416-02
raiding band
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to cut into" or "make an incursion," denoting a group that penetrates or raids. The singular masculine absolute form is reflected by the concise singular rendering "raiding band." |
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