גְּדֵרִי
𐤂𐤃𐤓𐤉
Gᵉdêrîy
H1451 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Demonym referring to an inhabitant or native of Geder, a specific place name attested in biblical records; used as an adjective to designate geographic or familial origin (i.e., 'of Geder'). Semantic range is limited to identity or association with the locale of Geder.
Semantic Range
inhabitant of Geder, of or from Geder, Gederite, geographic or familial designation
Root / Etymology
Patrial adjective formed from the place name גֶּדֶר (Geder), itself derived from the root גדר, meaning 'wall' or 'enclosure.' The suffix -ִי indicates association or origin, thus yielding 'someone from Geder' or 'Gederite.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term appears in biblical genealogical and narrative contexts, functioning as an ethnic or geographic designation, e.g., identifying a clan or family as originating from the town or region named Geder (cf. 1 Chronicles 12:7). Usage reflects ancient Israelite patterns of naming individuals or groups by their town of origin. The specific location of Geder is uncertain, but such demonyms establish social, political, or military affiliations in the text. English translations often render the term as 'Gederite,' which follows the Hebrew form but may mislead modern readers by suggesting a distinct ethnic group; the designation instead marks geographic descent. No significant attestations outside genealogical lists have been identified, and the term does not shift in meaning across biblical periods.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patrial from גֶּדֶר; a Gederite, or inhabitant of Geder; Gederite.
Bantu Hebrew
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גדר (g-d-r) — to wall, to enclose, to fence
| 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
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1451-01 |
הַ/גְּדֵרִ֑י | hagederi | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Gederite | the Gederite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1451-01 |
1 Chronicles 27:28 | הַ/גְּדֵרִ֑י | hagederi | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Gederite | the Gederite |