גָּדָה

gâdâh · /gaw-daw'/

Number

H1415

Language

Hebrew

Original word

גָּדָה

Transliteration

gâdâh

Pronunciation

gaw-daw'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

a border of a river (as cut into by the stream)

KJV: bank.

Root / derivation: from an unused root (meaning to cut off);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גָּדָה across 4 verses.

banks4×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Joshua2 verses

Joshua 3:15

And as they that bare the ark were come unto Jordan, and the feet of the priests that bare the ark were dipped in the brim of the water, (for Jordan overfloweth all his banks all the time of harvest,)

Joshua 4:18

And it came to pass, when the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD were come up out of the midst of Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up unto the dry land, that the waters of Jordan returned unto their place, and flowed over all his banks, as they did before. lifted: Heb. plucked up flowed: Heb. went

1 Chronicles1 verse

1 Chronicles 12:15

These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west. overflown: Heb. filled over

Isaiah1 verse

Isaiah 8:7

Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks:

Topics that use this word

Rivers Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God Water Abib Assyria Gad, the Tribe Of Jordan, the River Pekah Syria

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1415 (gâdâh) mean?

a border of a river (as cut into by the stream)

How many times does H1415 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1415 (גָּדָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “banks.”

How is gâdâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1415 is rendered as “banks” (4×).

Where does the Hebrew word גָּדָה come from?

from an unused root (meaning to cut off);