Strong’s H1414

גְּדַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

gdad

Pronunciation

gah-dad'

Definition

To cut, to gash, to make incisions

Meaning

to cut down

Usage

The Hebrew verb "gedad" primarily means to cut or gash, often in the context of making incisions or cutting oneself. This action is typically associated with mourning practices or idolatrous rituals, where individuals would cut themselves as a sign of grief or to invoke the attention of their gods.

Bible references

Daniel 4:14;Daniel 4:23