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גְּדֵרוֹת

𐤂𐤃𐤓𐤅𐤕

Gederot

H1450 noun

SILEX Entry

Root גדר to wall in, fence, enclose

Definition

A plural noun meaning 'sheepfolds, enclosures, walls (specifically walled enclosures or pens for livestock)'; also used as a place name referring to a settlement called Gederoth. In topographical contexts, denotes places characterized by or named after such enclosures. In narrative passages, can refer to physical structures for containing flocks or cattle.

Semantic Range

enclosures, sheepfolds, walled livestock pens; walls or barriers; a place known as Gederoth

Root / Etymology

From the root גדר (g-d-r), meaning 'to wall in, to fence, to enclose.' The form גְּדֵרוֹת (gᵉdêrôth) is a plural of גְּדֵרָה (gᵉdērāh, 'enclosure, sheepfold'). As a place name, it likely originated from the presence of such enclosures at the site.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Hebrew Bible, גְּדֵרוֹת refers primarily to walled livestock enclosures (cf. Num 32:16, 24, Josh 21:12), which were vital for pastoral life in Iron Age Israel. The term also designates a town in the Shephelah region (southwestern coastal plain) listed among Judahite towns (Josh 15:41; 2 Chr 28:18), suggesting the place was known for its livestock pens or similar structures. English translations often render the toponym as 'Gederoth,' obscuring the noun's meaning. Distinct from other terms for enclosures (חֵצֶר [courtyard], דִּיר [sheepfold]), גְּדֵרָה emphasizes the surrounding wall (גָּדֵר) as a defining feature. In post-exilic or later texts, the noun's specific meaning (enclosed pen) may be subsumed under place name usage.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

plural of גְּדֵרָה; walls; Gederoth, a place in Palestine; Gederoth.

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Root Family

גדר (g-d-r) — to wall in, fence, enclose

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1013 בֵּית־גָּדֵר enclosing wall
H1443 גָּדַר he fenced in
H1444 גֶּדֶר enclosure-wall
H1445 גֶּדֶר Geder
H1446 גְדֹר Fortified Enclosure

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H1450-01 הַ/גְּדֵר֗וֹת hagederot HTd/Np Gederoth the enclosures 1
H1450-02 וּ/גְדֵר֕וֹת ugederot HC/Np and Gederoth and walled enclosures 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H1450-02 Joshua 15:41 וּ/גְדֵר֕וֹת ugederot HC/Np and Gederoth and walled enclosures
H1450-01 2 Chronicles 28:18 הַ/גְּדֵר֗וֹת hagederot HTd/Np Gederoth the enclosures
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