Strong's Lexicon geder: Wall, fence, enclosure Original Word: גֶּדֶר Word Origin: From the root verb גָּדַר (gadar), meaning "to wall up" or "to build a wall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "geder," the concept of walls and enclosures can be related to Greek terms such as "τείχος" (teichos, Strong's G5038), meaning "wall," often used in the context of city walls. Usage: The Hebrew word "geder" primarily refers to a physical structure such as a wall or fence used for protection, separation, or demarcation. It is often used in the context of agricultural settings, where it denotes a boundary or enclosure for vineyards, fields, or livestock. The term can also be metaphorical, symbolizing protection or division. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, walls and fences were crucial for the protection of property and livestock. They served as barriers against wild animals and thieves, and as markers of ownership and territory. The construction of walls was a significant aspect of community life, reflecting the need for security and order. In a broader cultural sense, walls also represented social and religious boundaries, delineating sacred spaces and community identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as gader, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs גָּדֵר noun masculineEzekiel 42:7 wall (Late Hebrew גָּדֵר, Aramaic גָּדֵירָא, גְּדֵירָא, Arabic  ,  , and more commonly  enclosing-wall compare Hebrew גְּדוֺר below) — absolute גָּדֵר Numbers 22:24; Numbers 24:24 5t. + Psalm 62:4 (read גדרה compare below) + Ezekiel 13:5 (Co גדרת compare below); construct גָּדֶר Proverbs 24:31; Ezekiel 42:10 (Co strike out); suffix גְּדֵרוֺ Isaiah 5:5, גְּדֵרָהּ Hosea 2:8 (compare Baer, note); plural suffix גְּדֵרַיִךְ Micah 7:11, גְּדֵרֶיהָ Psalm 80:13; — wall, fence, bordering a road Numbers 2:24 (twice in verse) compare Ecclesiastes 10:8; connected with Ezekiel's temple Ezekiel 42:7; city wall Micah 7:11 compare Ezra 9:9; figurative of Yahweh's vineyard Isaiah 5:5; Psalm 80:13; of fortunes of Israel Ezekiel 22:30; so also Ezekiel 13:5 (Co גְּדֶרֶת compareגְּדֵרָה); of hindrance in path of Israel (figurative as woman) Hosea 2:8; of man beset by enemies Psalm 62:4 (׳ג הַדְּחוּיָה, but read ׳גְּדֵרָה ד Ol De etc.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wall From gadar; a circumvallation -- wall. see HEBREW gadar Forms and Transliterations גֶּ֣דֶר גדר וְגֶ֖דֶר וגדר ge·ḏer Geder geḏer veGeder wə·ḡe·ḏer wəḡeḏerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 24:31 HEB: פָנָ֣יו חֲרֻלִּ֑ים וְגֶ֖דֶר אֲבָנָ֣יו נֶהֱרָֽסָה׃ KJV: thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. INT: surface thorns wall stone was broken Ezekiel 42:10 2 Occurrences |
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