Biblica Analytica
H4028 Hebrew

מִגְדַּל־גַּד

mig.dal-gad

Migdal-gad

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Migdal-gad
Transliteration
mig.dal-gad
Strong's Number
H4028
Occurrences
2

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

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word מִגְדַּל־גַּד (H4028) is a compound term composed of "migdal," meaning tower or stronghold, and "Gad," a personal name likely referring to a place or region. This suggests that the term Migdal-gad refers to a geographical location, possibly a city or fortress. Migdal-gad is mentioned twice in the Bible, indicating that despite its relatively limited occurrence, it holds some significance to the biblical narrative. However, without further context, the specific nature and historical importance of Migdal-gad remain unclear. The name Migdal-gad can be associated with the tribe of Gad, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. This association may suggest that the location was significant for the tribe's history or activities.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H4028
Lemma
מִגְדַּל־גַּד
Transliteration
mig.dal-gad
Definition
Migdal-gad
Occurrences
2
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text