גְּדֵרִי (ge.de.ri)
ge.de.ri
Gederite
N:N--LGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--LG
Word Overview
The term gedēri is a gentilic adjective meaning "Gederite," identifying a person from the town of Gederah. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, within the genealogical and administrative records of 1 Chronicles 27:28.
Its root connects to gederah, which means "wall" or "enclosure." This linguistic link suggests that the place name likely described a fortified settlement or a walled community. The word serves as a simple geographic marker in the text, distinguishing this official from others by his place of origin rather than his specific duties.
Because it is so rare, the word offers little room for broad theological interpretation. It functions primarily as a historical label, grounding the biblical narrative in specific localities and helping readers identify the diverse groups serving in King David’s administration.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Gederite appears just once in Scripture, marking Baal Hanan as an official from the town of Gederah. This simple label reminds us that God’s work is carried out by real people with specific backgrounds and local connections. It is not a grand theological title but a historical identifier, grounding the narrative in everyday life.
Even rare words like this one show that every community has a place in God’s story. The mention of Gederah highlights how diverse David’s administration was, drawing leaders from various towns to serve together. This diversity reflects the broader reality of the church today, where people from many different walks of life come together for a common purpose.
When we read these genealogical records, we are invited to appreciate the ordinary details that sustain God’s people. Just as Baal Hanan served in his specific role, each of us has a unique part to play in the community of faith. These small markers help us see the fullness of God’s provision through many hands.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- the/ Gederite1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- הַ/גְּדֵרִ֑י\ \ס1×