Original Word: גֶּדֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: geder
Pronunciation: gheh'-der
Phonetic Spelling: (gheh'-der)
Definition: a circumvallation
Meaning: A circumvallation; a wall or fence, typically used for protection or demarcation.

Word Origin: Derived 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 גֶּדֶר in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts can be found in Greek terms that describe walls or enclosures, such as τείχος (teichos, Strong's Greek Number 5038), which means "wall" and is used in the New Testament to describe city walls or fortifications.

Usage: The term גֶּדֶר is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to physical barriers such as walls or fences that enclose or protect an area. It is often associated with fortifications or enclosures.

Context: The Hebrew word גֶּדֶר (Geder) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, primarily denoting a physical structure that serves as a boundary or protective barrier. This term is often used in descriptions of fortified cities or enclosures, emphasizing the importance of security and separation in ancient times. For instance, in the context of city fortifications, גֶּדֶר would refer to the walls that surround a city, providing defense against invaders and demarcating the city's limits.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of גֶּדֶר is illustrated in passages that describe the construction and significance of walls in ancient Israelite society. These structures were not only practical in terms of defense but also held symbolic meaning, representing strength, protection, and the divine provision of safety for the inhabitants.

The use of גֶּדֶר in the biblical narrative underscores the cultural and historical significance of walls and enclosures in the ancient Near East. They were essential for the survival and prosperity of communities, serving as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people who built them.

Word Origin
the same as gader, q.v.

גָּדֵר noun masculine^{Ezekiel 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.)

wall

From gadar; a circumvallation -- wall.

see HEBREW gadar

גֶּ֣דֶר גדר וְגֶ֖דֶר וגדר ge·ḏer Geder geḏer veGeder wə·ḡe·ḏer wəḡeḏerInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts