1434. gedil

Lexicon

gedil: Tassel, fringe

Original Word: גְּדִל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: gdil
Pronunciation: guh-DEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (ghed-eel')
Definition: Tassel, fringe
Meaning: thread, a tassel, festoon

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fringe, wreath

From gadal (in the sense of twisting); thread, i.e. A tassel or festoon -- fringe, wreath.

see HEBREW gadal

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from gadal
Definition
twisted threads
NASB Translation
tassels (1), twisted threads (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

גְּדִלִים noun [masculine] plural twisted threads (Late Hebrew גְּדִיל, Babylonian gidlu, cord on which onions were strung, a string of onions, Zehnpf^{BAS i. 511}; Aramaic גְּדִילָא, thread, cord, rope, also plaited locks, id.) —

1 tassels Deuteronomy 22:12 on border of garment ("" צִיצִת Numbers 15:38,39).

2 festoons, on capitals of columns 1 Kings 7:17.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root גָּדַל (gādal), meaning "to grow" or "to become great."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of tassels or fringes is paralleled in the New Testament with the Greek word κράσπεδον (Strong's Greek Number 2899), which refers to the fringe or border of a garment. This term is used in passages such as Matthew 9:20, where a woman touches the fringe of Jesus' garment, seeking healing.

By understanding the significance of גְּדִל, one gains insight into the cultural and religious practices of ancient Israel and the ways in which physical symbols were used to reinforce spiritual truths and commitments.

Usage: The term גְּדִל is used in the context of describing a tassel or fringe that is part of a garment, particularly in religious or ceremonial attire. It is associated with the commandment given to the Israelites to wear tassels on the corners of their garments as a reminder of God's commandments.

Context: • The word גְּדִל appears in the context of the instructions given to the Israelites regarding their garments. In Numbers 15:38-39, the Israelites are commanded to make tassels on the corners of their garments, with a blue cord on each tassel, to remind them of all the commandments of the LORD. This practice served as a physical reminder to live according to God's laws and to maintain a distinct identity as His chosen people.
• The tassels, or גְּדִלִים, were not merely decorative but held significant religious and cultural meaning. They symbolized the wearer's commitment to God's covenant and were a visible sign of their faith and obedience.
• The use of tassels is also mentioned in Deuteronomy 22:12, reinforcing the importance of this practice in the daily lives of the Israelites. The tassels served as a constant reminder of their relationship with God and their duty to uphold His commandments.

Forms and Transliterations

גְּדִלִ֖ים גְּדִלִים֙ גדלים gə·ḏi·lîm gediLim gəḏilîm

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 22:12
HEB: גְּדִלִ֖ים תַּעֲשֶׂה־ לָּ֑ךְ
NAS: You shall make yourself tassels on the four
KJV: Thou shalt make thee fringes upon the four
INT: tassels shall make on

1 Kings 7:17
HEB: מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה שְׂבָכָ֗ה גְּדִלִים֙ מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה שַׁרְשְׁר֔וֹת
NAS: [There were] nets of network and twisted threads of chainwork
KJV: work, and wreaths of chain
INT: work nets and twisted work of chain

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1434
2 Occurrences

gə·ḏi·lîm — 2 Occ.