הַ/גָּד֜וֹל
𐤄/𐤂𐤃𐤅𐤋
gâdôwl
the-great
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 30:19 · Word #7
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-great |
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 great one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'The great one' matches the definite adjective in Hebrew indicating the greatest or oldest; P1 is contextually appropriate. |