Lexicon gad: Fortune, troop Original Word: גַּד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance coriander From gadad (in the sense of cutting); coriander seed (from its furrows) -- coriander. see HEBREW gadad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps from gadad Definition coriander NASB Translation coriander (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. גַּד noun masculine coriander (Late Hebrew גִּיד, Aramaic גִּידָּא; connection with above √ dubious; see further LöwNo. 155) — זֶרַע גַּד Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7, simile of manna. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cut or divide.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entry for the Hebrew word גַּד (gad) as it specifically refers to coriander seed in the Hebrew context. However, the Greek term for coriander is κορίανδρον (koriandron), which may be used in related discussions or translations. Usage: The term גַּד is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to coriander seed, a plant whose seeds are used as a spice. It is mentioned in the context of describing the appearance of manna. Context: The Hebrew word גַּד (gad) appears in the Old Testament in reference to coriander seed, a small, round, and aromatic seed used as a spice. This term is specifically used in the context of describing manna, the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their journey in the wilderness. In Exodus 16:31, the manna is described as being like coriander seed, white in color, and tasting like wafers made with honey. Similarly, in Numbers 11:7, the manna is again compared to coriander seed, emphasizing its appearance and texture. The coriander plant, known for its culinary and medicinal uses, was likely familiar to the Israelites, making the comparison a vivid description of the divine provision they received. Forms and Transliterations גַּ֖ד גַּד֙ גד gad gaḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 16:31 HEB: וְה֗וּא כְּזֶ֤רַע גַּד֙ לָבָ֔ן וְטַעְמ֖וֹ NAS: it manna, and it was like coriander seed, KJV: thereof Manna: and it [was] like coriander seed, INT: he seed coriander white taste Numbers 11:7 |
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