גֻּדְגֹּ֫דָה (gud.go.dah)
gud.go.dah
Gudgodah
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Gudgodah refers to a specific stopping place for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness, mentioned only once in Deuteronomy 10:7. The etymology suggests a meaning related to "slashing" or "cutting," though scholars note that the exact significance of this term is uncertain and open to interpretation.
This location is identified in the biblical text as another name for Hor-haggidgad, linking it to a broader sequence of stations recorded in the wilderness narrative. Its solitary appearance highlights its role as a marker in the historical record of Israel’s wanderings rather than a site with extended theological commentary.
While the word itself offers limited insight beyond its geographical function, its inclusion underscores the detailed nature of the biblical account, which preserves even obscure place names to trace the path of the people from Mount Hor to the valleys near Moab.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Gudgodah appears just once in Scripture, marking a specific stop on Israel’s long journey through the wilderness. While we may never know the exact meaning behind this place name, its inclusion in Deuteronomy 10:7 reminds us that God pays attention to every detail of our path. Even the obscure stops along the way are recorded, showing that no part of our journey is overlooked.
For believers today, this verse offers comfort in seasons of transition. When life feels like a series of uncertain movements rather than clear destinations, we can trust that God is guiding each step. The text highlights how the Israelites moved from one place to another, eventually reaching lands with flowing water. This progression suggests that our current struggles are part of a larger story leading toward provision and rest.
Rather than seeking hidden meanings in every location, we can find peace in knowing that God’s faithfulness remains constant across all terrains. Whether you are in a dry season or approaching a land of brooks, your path is held by His care. This small detail in Scripture invites us to trust the One who leads us through every stage of life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- <the>/ Gudgodah/ towards2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/גֻּדְגֹּ֣דָ/ה1×
- הַ/גֻּדְגֹּ֑דָ/ה1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 10:7
From there they traveled to Gudgodah; and from Gudgodah to Jotbathah, a land of brooks of water.
This verse uniquely identifies Gudgodah as a transitional stop between Mount Hor and Jotbathah, emphasizing the continuity of God's guidance during Israel's wilderness wanderings.