Lexical Summary Gdalyah: Gedaliah Original Word: גְּדַּלְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Gedaliah Or (prolonged) Gdalyahuw {ghed-al-yaw'- hoo}; from gadal and Yahh; Jah has become great; Gedaljah, the name of five Israelites -- Gedaliah. see HEBREW gadal see HEBREW Yahh Brown-Driver-Briggs גְּדַלְיָה proper name, masculine (Yah is great) — 1 governor of Judea appointed by Nebuchadnezzar Jeremiah 40:5,8; Jeremiah 41:16. 2 son of Amariah, a son of Hezekiah Zephaniah 1:1. 3 priest of the sons of Jeshua Ezra 10:18. גְּדַלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (Yah(u) is great) — 1 governor of Judea = גדליה2Kings 25:22-25 Jeremiah 39:14; Jeremiah 40:6-16; Jeremiah 41; Jeremiah 43:6 (24 t.) 2 son of Pashur, one of the chiefs of Jerusalem in the time of Jeremiah Jeremiah 38:1. 3 one of the sons of Jeduthun, in the time of David 1 Chronicles 25:3,9. Topical Lexicon Overview of the Name“Gedaliah” means “Yahweh has become great.” The name is borne by several Old Testament personalities whose lives span the monarchy, exile, and restoration periods. Their collective testimony touches government, prophecy, priestly service, worship, and personal holiness. Gedaliah Son of Ahikam (Governor of Judah after 586 B.C.) 1. Appointment 2. Policy toward the Remnant 3. Assassination and Aftermath 4. Ministry Significance Gedaliah Son of Pashhur (Court Official) Jeremiah 38:1 lists him among officials who sought Jeremiah’s death for preaching surrender. His action contrasts sharply with the governor’s protection of the prophet, highlighting divergent responses to God’s word within Judah’s leadership. Gedaliah Son of Jeduthun (Levitical Musician) 1 Chronicles 25:3, 9 records him as a chief musician under King David. Twenty-four sons and relatives ministered “under the direction of their father Gedaliah, who prophesied with the lyre” (adapted from). He illustrates Spirit-filled worship that blends music and prophecy. Gedaliah in Post-Exilic Lists • Ezra 10:18 names a priest Gedaliah who repented of marrying a foreign woman, exemplifying covenant renewal. These references show the name’s continuity and the renewed commitment of leaders during restoration. Genealogical Note: Ancestor of Zephaniah Zephaniah 1:1 traces the prophet’s lineage through “Cushi son of Gedaliah,” locating the name within royal or aristocratic ancestry and linking it to pre-exilic prophetic ministry. Theological Themes • Divine Greatness in Suffering: The name itself declares God’s greatness even amid national collapse. Ministry Applications 1. Serve without compromise even under hostile powers (2 Kings 25:24). From monarchy to restoration, the various Gedaliahs remind believers that God exalts His name through servants who honor His word, lead with humility, and seek the welfare of His people. Forms and Transliterations גְּדַלְיָ֑הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֔ה גְּדַלְיָ֔הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֖ה גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֙הוּ֙ גְּדַלְיָ֡הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֣ה גְּדַלְיָ֤הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֥ה גְּדַלְיָ֥הוּ גְּדַלְיָ֨הוּ גְּדַלְיָהוּ֩ גדליה גדליהו וּגְדַלְיָ֙הוּ֙ וּגְדַלְיָֽה׃ וגדליה׃ וגדליהו gə·ḏal·yā·hū gə·ḏal·yāh gedalYah gəḏalyāh gedalYahu gəḏalyāhū ū·ḡə·ḏal·yā·hū ū·ḡə·ḏal·yāh ugedalYah ūḡəḏalyāh ugedalYahu ūḡəḏalyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:22 HEB: עֲלֵיהֶ֔ם אֶת־ גְּדַלְיָ֖הוּ בֶּן־ אֲחִיקָ֥ם NAS: he appointed Gedaliah the son KJV: had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son INT: appointed over Gedaliah the son of Ahikam 2 Kings 25:23 2 Kings 25:23 2 Kings 25:24 2 Kings 25:25 1 Chronicles 25:3 1 Chronicles 25:9 Ezra 10:18 Jeremiah 38:1 Jeremiah 39:14 Jeremiah 40:5 Jeremiah 40:6 Jeremiah 40:7 Jeremiah 40:8 Jeremiah 40:9 Jeremiah 40:11 Jeremiah 40:12 Jeremiah 40:13 Jeremiah 40:14 Jeremiah 40:15 Jeremiah 40:16 Jeremiah 41:1 Jeremiah 41:2 Jeremiah 41:3 Jeremiah 41:4 32 Occurrences |
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