Strong’s H1409

גָּד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

gad

Pronunciation

gad

Definition

Fortune, troop

Meaning

fortune

Usage

The Hebrew word "gad" primarily refers to "fortune" or "luck" and is also associated with a "troop" or "band." In the context of the Israelite tribes, Gad is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, whose descendants formed the tribe of Gad. The term can also refer to a deity of fortune worshiped by some in ancient times.

Bible references

Genesis 30:11;Isaiah 65:11