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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Gad


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There are two Gads mentioned in the Bible. The famous Gad is the seventh son of Jacob and the first son of Zilpah, Leah's maid. The lesser known Gad is a prophet in the time of David (1 Sam 22:5).

This peculiar name comes from gadad (gadad 313) meaning to cut, invade. The verb always refers to an act of self laceration in an act of worship (1 Ki 18:28) but its derivatives reveal a deeper meaning. gedud (gedud 313a) means a band of raiders; the identical word gedud (gedud 313b) means furrow, cutting; and Gad (gad 313d) means fortune. It seems that the verb indicates a cutting with the distinct purpose of laying a treasure bare. The ritualistic cutting results in the exposure of precious blood, and a raid produces loot.

The name Gad indicates a fortune for which a troublesome, invasive effort is made.




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