הַ/גְּדֹלָה֙
𐤄/𐤂𐤃𐤋𐤄
gâdôwl
of the older
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.'
Genesis 29:16 · Word #5
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/Aafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the older |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1419-15
the great one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state, with prefixed definite article הַ. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a feminine singular absolute adjective with the definite article, derived from the root גדל conveying greatness in size, strength, or importance. "The great one" preserves the definiteness and singular form while expressing the core idea of greatness inherent in the root. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the great one
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | 'The great one' is a contextually justifiable rendering since the adjective can mean 'older' or 'great,' and SIBI rules prioritize SILEX's definition without further interpretation. |