◄ 1408. Gad ►
Strong's Lexicon
Gad: Gad

Original Word: גַּד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Gad
Pronunciation: gahd
Phonetic Spelling: (gad)
Definition: Gad
Meaning: Fortune

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּד (gad), meaning "fortune" or "luck."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun "Gad" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew name. However, the concept of "fortune" or "luck" can be related to Greek words like τύχη (tyche), meaning "fortune" or "chance."

Usage: In the Bible, "Gad" primarily refers to two distinct entities:

- Gad, the seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maidservant. He is the progenitor of the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel.

- Gad, a prophet during the reign of King David, who provided counsel and guidance to the king.

Cultural and Historical Background: - The tribe of Gad settled on the eastern side of the Jordan River, in a region known for its fertile land suitable for livestock. This location was strategic for trade and defense.

- The prophet Gad played a significant role in advising King David, particularly during times of crisis, such as when David fled from Saul and during the plague that struck Israel due to David's census.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
perhaps of foreign origin
Definition
"fortune," a Bab. god.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Fortune, a Babylonian deity

A variation of gad; Fortune, a Babylonian deity -- that troop.

see HEBREW gad

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