Biblica Analytica
H1434 Hebrew

גְּדִלִים

ge.dil

tassel

Lexicon Entry

Definition
tassel
Transliteration
ge.dil
Strong's Number
H1434
Occurrences
2
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word גְּדִלִים (ge.dil) is translated as "tassel." It is a noun that is found twice in the Bible. Its definition points to a specific physical article, likely a decorative or functional item attached to clothing or a garment. Given that the semantic domain also includes "Proper Name: Person," it's possible that the "tassel" refers to a part of the person's attire, indicating their social status, occupation, or affiliation. However, based on the provided information alone, the exact nature of the tassel's significance remains unclear. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (two instances) suggests that it may be a specialized term with specific connotations, but without more information, its significance remains ambiguous.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H1434
Lemma
גְּדִלִים
Transliteration
ge.dil
Definition
tassel
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text