Strong's Lexicon Gad: Gad Original Word: Γάδ Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew גָּד (Gad) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1410: גָּד (Gad) - Refers to the son of Jacob and the tribe named after him. - H1409: גַּד (Gad) - Refers to a deity of fortune worshiped by some in ancient Israel. Usage: In the New Testament, the Greek word "Γάδ" (Gad) is used to refer to one of the twelve tribes of Israel, specifically the tribe descended from Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. The name "Gad" is often associated with fortune or luck, as seen in Genesis 30:11, where Leah exclaims, "A troop comes!" or "Good fortune has come!" upon his birth. Cultural and Historical Background: Gad was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and its members were known for their military prowess and bravery. The tribe settled on the east side of the Jordan River, in a region known for its fertile land and strategic location. This area was often a buffer zone between Israel and its eastern neighbors, which required the Gadites to be skilled warriors. The tribe of Gad played a significant role in the conquest of Canaan and in the defense of Israel's borders. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Gad Definition Gad, a tribe of Isr. NASB Translation Gad (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1045: ΓάδΓάδ, ὁ (גָּד, fortune, cf. Genesis 30:11; (Genesis 49:19; on the meaning of the word see B. D. under the word)), indeclinable, Gad, the seventh son of the patriarch Jacob, by Zilpah, Leah's maid: Revelation 7:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gad. Of Hebrew origin (Gad); Gad, a tribe of Israelites -- Gad. see HEBREW Gad Forms and Transliterations Γαδ Γὰδ Gad GàdLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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