גְּדוֹר (ge.dor)
ge.dor
Gedor
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 6 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Gedor, meaning "wall," appears six times in Scripture as both a place and a person. As a location, it was a town in the mountainous region of Judah, situated just north of Hebron. This geographical setting suggests a community defined by its defensive structures or perhaps its role as a fortified boundary within the tribal territory.
The name also identifies individuals, most notably a Benjamite from Gibeon who appears in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8. He is listed as the son of Abiel and Maacah, and brother to Kish, the father of Saul. This connection links the name "wall" directly to the lineage of Israel’s first king, embedding a sense of strength and protection into the royal family tree.
While the word itself is simple, its usage highlights how biblical names often carried descriptive weight about identity or heritage. Whether referring to the physical settlement in Judah or the ancestor of Saul, Gedor serves as a reminder that names in Scripture frequently point to tangible realities or significant historical roles within the community of Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Gedor means "wall." In Scripture, it appears as both a fortified town in Judah and an ancestor of King Saul. This dual usage reminds us that identity in the Bible often carries weight about heritage or protection. A wall is not just stone; it is a boundary that defines safety and community.
When we read of Gedor in the genealogies, we see how God remembers individuals across generations. The mention of Gedor as the father of Penuel or as a son of Bithiah shows that every name has a place in God’s record. It is comforting to know that our lives are part of a larger story, one where even small towns and family lines matter deeply to Him.
This word invites us to consider what stands between us and harm. Whether it is physical protection or spiritual resilience, the image of a wall suggests stability. We can trust that God builds boundaries around His people, not to isolate them, but to keep them safe within His care.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 6 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Gedor3×
- Gedor3×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- גְדֹ֔ר2×
- וּ/גְדֽוֹר\׃1×
- וּ/גְד֥וֹר1×
- וּ/גְד֣וֹר1×
- גְדוֹר֙1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:58
Halhul, Beth Zur, Gedor,
This verse lists Gedor among the towns of Judah, showing its role as a defined settlement in the tribal territory.
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I Chronicles 4:4
Penuel was the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephrathah, the father of Bethlehem.
Here Gedor is named as the father of Penuel, linking the name to the lineage of Hur and the family of Bethlehem.
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I Chronicles 8:31
Gedor, Ahio, Zecher,
Gedor appears in the genealogy of Benjamin, connecting this name directly to the royal line of King Saul.