Berean Strong's Lexicon gedud or gedudah: Troop, band, raiding party Original Word: גדוד or גדודה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּדַד (gadad), meaning "to cut" or "to invade." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "gedud," the concept of a troop or band can be related to Greek terms like "στρατιά" (stratia, G4756) meaning "army" or "host." Usage: The Hebrew word "gedud" or "gedudah" refers to a group of soldiers or a band of raiders. It is often used in the context of military operations, describing a troop or a company of warriors engaged in battle or raiding activities. The term can also imply a sense of organized aggression or a collective force moving with a specific purpose, often in a hostile or combative manner. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, military organization was crucial for defense and expansion. Troops or bands, often composed of family members or tribal units, were common in the warfare practices of the time. These groups were not only involved in defending their territories but also in conducting raids on enemy lands to gather resources or weaken opposing forces. The concept of a "gedud" reflects the tribal and familial nature of ancient Near Eastern warfare, where loyalty to one's group was paramount. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gadad Definition a furrow, cutting NASB Translation gashes (1), ridges (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [גְּדוּד, or גְּדוּדָה] noun [masculine or feminine] furrow, cutting — 1 furrow, plural defective גְּדוּדֶ֑הָ Psalm 65:11 ("" תְּלָמֶיהָ). 2 plural גְּדֻדֹת, cuttings upon hands, compare גדד Hithpo`el 2 sign of mourning Jeremiah 48:37 ("" שׂק). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance furrow Or (feminine) gdudah {ghed-oo-daw'}; from gadad; a furrow (as cut) -- furrow. see HEBREW gadad Forms and Transliterations גְּדֻדֹ֔ת גְּדוּדֶ֑יהָ גדדת גדודיה gə·ḏū·ḏe·hā gə·ḏu·ḏōṯ gəḏūḏehā geduDeiha geduDot gəḏuḏōṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 65:10 HEB: רַ֭וֵּה נַחֵ֣ת גְּדוּדֶ֑יהָ בִּרְבִיבִ֥ים תְּ֝מֹגְגֶ֗נָּה NAS: You settle its ridges, You soften KJV: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft INT: water settle ridges showers soften Jeremiah 48:37 2 Occurrences |
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