גֶּדֶר (ge.der)
ge.der
wall
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun ge.der refers to a wall or fence, serving as a physical barrier that encloses or protects a space. It appears in Scripture as a variant spelling of the more common gadēr (H1447), carrying the same fundamental meaning of a constructed boundary.
This word highlights the tangible nature of protection and separation in ancient life. A wall was not merely an abstract concept but a solid structure built to keep out danger or define property lines. Its single occurrence in Proverbs underscores the wisdom literature’s focus on practical safeguards, illustrating how physical boundaries can mirror moral or social limits that preserve order and safety within a community.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word ge.der describes a solid boundary, often a wall or fence, built to protect what is inside from the dangers outside. In ancient times, these structures were essential for safety and defining property, but they also serve as a powerful image for the wisdom we need in our daily lives.
When Proverbs 24:31 speaks of a stone wall that has been broken down, it paints a picture of neglect leading to vulnerability. Thorns and nettles take over when protection fails. This reminds us that maintaining boundaries—whether in our homes, relationships, or personal habits—is not about isolation, but about preserving peace and order.
Just as a physical wall keeps out harm, the wisdom found in Scripture helps us build inner strength. We are invited to look at where our own 'walls' may be crumbling and seek God's guidance to restore them, ensuring that what is precious to us remains safe and flourishing.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ [the] wall of1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/גֶ֖דֶר1×
Key Verses
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Proverbs 24:31
Behold, it was all grown over with thorns. Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down.
This verse uses the term for a stone wall to illustrate how neglect leads to ruin and vulnerability, showing that physical boundaries require maintenance just as spiritual wisdom does.