Γάδ
Gád
G1045 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A proper noun designating Gad, one of the twelve sons of Jacob/Israel and progenitor of the Israelite tribe named after him; by extension, used for the tribe descended from Gad and for territory/people associated with this lineage. In Greek biblical texts, it typically refers to the individual (Gad), his descendants (the tribe of Gad), or to the territory apportioned to this tribe.
Semantic Range
Gad (individual son of Jacob/Israel), Gad (tribe descended from him), Gad (territory or collective of the tribe)
Root / Etymology
From Hebrew גָּד (Gad), a personal name of uncertain specific meaning but traditionally associated with 'fortune' or 'good luck.' The Greek form is a straightforward transliteration of the Hebrew name without change in meaning.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Γάδ (Gád) is a direct transliteration of the Hebrew name גָּד found in the Septuagint for both Genesis (as the son of Jacob/Israel) and in various Old Testament genealogies, as well as in the New Testament (e.g., Revelation 7:5). In both LXX and NT, the term bears no independent meaning in Greek usage; its referent is fixed by its Hebrew background and Israelite tradition. The meaning of the name is often rendered as 'fortune' in Hebrew, but Greek-speaking audiences would recognize it first and foremost as a proper name associated with the people and heritage of Israel. Standard English Bibles translate Γάδ as 'Gad.' The term does not refer to religious practice or identity beyond its genealogical and territorial connections. The Greek text does not adapt the connotations, leaving it a transliterated proper name distinct from generic or thematic terms like φυλή ('tribe').
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (גָּד); Gad, a tribe of Israelites:--Gad.
Root Family
Γάδ (Gad) — personal name, tribal name, territorial name
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1045-01 |
Γὰδ | gad | N GEN M SG |
Gad | of Gad | Gad | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1045-01 |
Revelation 7:5 | Γὰδ | gad | N GEN M SG |
Gad | of Gad | Gad |