הַ/גָּד֔וֹל
𐤄/𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋
gâdôwl
the oldest
Large in size, quantity, or degree; significant, important, or powerful. The adjective denotes physical greatness (size, height), social prominence (status, influence), intensity (of sound or force), or figurative importance (great in age, rank, or value). It can also denote being older, as in 'elder.'
1 Samuel 17:28 · Word #4
Lexicon H1419
| Lemma | גָּדוֹל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | gâdôwl |
| Strong's | H1419 |
| Definition | Large in size, quantity, or degree; significant, important, or powerful. The adjective denotes physical greatness (size, height), social prominence (status, influence), intensity (of sound or force), or figurative importance (great in age, rank, or value). It can also denote being older, as in 'elder.' |
Morphology HTd/Aamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the oldest |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1419-14
the great one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular, absolute state, with prefixed definite article הַ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective גָּדוֹל derives from the root גדל, expressing greatness in size, strength, or significance. The masculine singular absolute form with the definite article is best rendered "the great one," preserving both its adjectival force and definiteness. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the oldest
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'the great one' should reflect the use of הַגָּד֔וֹל for 'the oldest' as it relates to sibling hierarchy. Adjusted for contextually appropriate familial usage. |