Definition
from H1431; large (literally or figuratively)
Traditional renderings: great, grew.
Traditional renderings: great, grew.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גָּדֵל:
- μεγαλύνωmegalunō“to magnify”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Genesis 26:13וְגָדֵ֔ל · wealthy…and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.
- 1 Samuel 2:26וְגָדֵ֖ל · in statureAnd the boy Samuel continued to grow in stature and in favor with the LORD and with man.
- 2 Chronicles 17:12וְגָדֵ֖לJehoshaphat grew stronger and stronger, and he built fortresses and store cities in Judah
- Ezekiel 16:26גִּדְלֵ֣י · your lustfulYou prostituted yourself with your lustful neighbors, the Egyptians, and increased your promiscuity to provoke Me to anger.