מִגְדַּל־גַּד (mig.dal-gad)
mig.dal-gad
Migdal-gad
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Migdal-gad is a proper noun appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the fortified cities of Judah in Joshua 15:37. The name translates literally to "tower of God," combining migdal ("tower") and gad ("God"). This compact title likely reflects the city’s defensive strength or its dedication to divine protection.
Its single occurrence places it within a detailed territorial survey describing the allotment of land to the tribe of Judah. The brevity of the record highlights how such local strongholds functioned as integral parts of the tribal inheritance, anchoring the community’s identity in specific geographic locations under God’s provision.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Migdal-gad literally means "tower of God." It appears only once in Scripture, listed among the fortified cities allotted to Judah. This single mention reminds us that God is present in the specific places of our lives, anchoring our identity in His provision and protection.
When we face uncertainty, this word invites trust in divine strength. Just as ancient communities relied on towers for safety, we can rely on God’s steadfast care. His presence turns ordinary locations into places of spiritual significance, offering peace amidst life’s challenges.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Migdal1×
- Gad1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/מִגְדַּל\־1×
- גָּֽד\׃1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:37
Zenan, Hadashah, Migdal Gad,
This verse lists Migdal-gad as one of Judah's fortified cities, showing how the name signifies God's protective presence in a specific tribal inheritance.