הַ/גָּדֹ֖ל
𐤄/𐤂𐤃𐤋
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.'
Deuteronomy 2:7 · Word #12
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
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'The great one' as a noun isn't accurate; here it is an adjective describing the wilderness. Rendering as 'the great' fits the context. |