Deuteronomy 25:13 — Word Study
WLCלֹֽא־ יִהְיֶ֥ה לְךָ֛ בְּכִֽיסְךָ֖ אֶ֣בֶן וָאָ֑בֶן גְּדוֹלָ֖ה וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ ס
BSAYou shall notlôʼ havehâyâh▸ [divers, different kinds of] two differing weightsʼeben [stones, a great and a small] in your bagkîyç [purse, container for money or weights] one heavygâdôwl [great, large] and one lightqâṭân [small, insignificant]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| לֹֽא־ | not | Particle |
| יִהְיֶ֥ה | it will belong | Verb, Qal, imperfect third person masculine singular |
| לְךָ֛ | to you | Preposition, suffix |
| בְּכִֽיסְךָ֖ | in bag your | Preposition, noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| אֶ֣בֶן | a weight | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| וָאָ֑בֶן | and a weight | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| גְּדוֹלָ֖ה | large | Adj |
| וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ ס | and small | Conjunction |
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| BSB | You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. |
| KJV | ¶ Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small. |
| ASV | Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small. |
| YLT | 'Thou hast not in thy bag a stone and a stone, a great and a small. |
| WEB | You shall not have in your bag diverse weights, one heavy and one light. |
| BBE | Do not have in your bag different weights, a great and a small; |
Where they part company is גְּדוֹלָ֖ה — see How Translations Differ.
The structure consists of a main clause with two subordinate phrases that specify the location and nature of the weights.
8 commentators on this verse
Gill, Jamieson, Poole, Trapp & more — read them ›
clause
verbהָיָה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Deuteronomy 25:13
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Context — Laws About Weights and Measuresgenerated
Deuteronomy 25:13 is part of a larger section that outlines laws meant to ensure justice and fairness among the Israelites. These laws address various aspects of daily life, including commerce, and emphasize the importance of honesty in trade practices. This verse specifically warns against using differing weights, which could lead to unfair transactions and exploitation.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 19:35–36 | You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. |
| 2 | Proverbs 11:1 | Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but an accurate weight is His delight. |
| 3 | Proverbs 16:11 | Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern. |
| 4 | Proverbs 20:10 | Differing weights and unequal measures — both are detestable to the LORD. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 45:10–11 | You must use honest scales, a just ephah, and a just bath. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 7 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — גְּדוֹלָ֖ה, ge.do.Lahgenerated
The word גְּדוֹלָ֖ה (g'dolah) is an adjective meaning 'large' or 'great.' It is derived from the root גָּדוֹל (gadol), which conveys a sense of magnitude or importance. In this context, it describes one of the weights that should not be present in a bag alongside a smaller weight.
The use of this word highlights the contrast between the two weights, emphasizing the unfairness of having a heavy weight versus a light one. This reflects the broader biblical principle of integrity in dealings, as seen in other passages that discuss honest measures.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against. The BSB has large, and so do the KJV, ASV, and others: all maintain the meaning of גְּדוֹלָ֖ה.
Where they part company is גְּדוֹלָ֖ה — great (ASV, KJV) versus large (ULB). The difference lies in the nuance of size versus significance, but both convey the idea of something substantial.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The main verb of the verse is יִהְיֶ֥ה, it will belong, which governs the entire sentence. The structure includes a negation at the beginning, followed by a prepositional phrase indicating possession, and then two noun phrases that describe the differing weights.
The Hebrew word order places emphasis on the prohibition, with the negation לֹֽא־ (lo') positioned first, highlighting the importance of this command in the context of fair trade.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates גְּדוֹלָ֖ה as μέγα (mega), which conveys a similar meaning of 'great' or 'large.' This choice aligns with the emphasis on the significance of the weights in the context of fairness in trade.
The use of μέγα shows that the translators understood the importance of maintaining integrity in commerce, reflecting the original Hebrew's intent.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Deuteronomy 25:13 instructs that you should not have two different weights in your bag, one heavy and one light. This command emphasizes the importance of honesty in trade and the need to treat others fairly.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Having honest weights ensures fairness in trade, preventing exploitation and dishonesty in transactions.
This verse shows that God values justice and integrity, urging His people to conduct their affairs honestly.
We can apply this principle by being honest in our dealings with others, whether in business or personal relationships.
Related passages include Leviticus 19:35–36 and Proverbs 11:1, which also emphasize the importance of fair measures.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what areas of my life do I need to practice greater honesty?
- How can I ensure fairness in my dealings with others?
- What steps can I take to avoid the temptation of dishonesty?
- How does this command reflect God's character?
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Deuteronomy 25:13 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights,.... Or, "a stone and a stone" (y); it being usual, in those times and countries, to have their weights of stone, as it was formerly with us here; we
Read John Gill on Deuteronomy 25 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
Read Robert Jamieson on Deuteronomy 25 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThe great, either to buy with, or openly to make show of; the small, for their private use in selling.
Read Matthew Poole on Deuteronomy 25 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsDeuteronomy 25:13 Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.Ver. 13. Divers weights, a great and a small.] As they have that weigh not out a whole seventh day to God, who hath given men six whole days to labour in; these sell by one measure and buy by another. It was an error, doubtless, for want of due light and better information, in that pious prince, Edward VI, to give order to his council, that upon Sundays they should attend public affairs of the realm, despatch answers to letters, and make full despatches of all things concluded in the week before; provided that they be present at common prayer. Life of Edw. VI, by Sir J. Heywood, p. 147.
Read John Trapp on Deuteronomy 25 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English ReadersDeuteronomy 25:13-16. JUST WEIGHTS AND .So Leviticus 19:35-36. Among the laws of moral holiness comes the law of just weights and measures. (16) An abomination unto the Lord.—So in Proverbs 11:1, “a false balance is abomination to the Lord.” (See also Amos 8:4-8.) The protection of the poor is the chief practical end in this; rich men can take care of themselves. Poor men are doubly robbed by short weight and measure, because they cannot protect themselves against it. The injustice tends to perpetuate their poverty.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Deuteronomy 25 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 13. Divers weights] אבן ואבן eben vaaben, a stone and a stone, because the weights were anciently made of stone, and some had two sets of stones, a light and a heavy. With the latter they bought their wares, by the former they sold them. In our own country this was once a common case; smooth, round, or oval stones were generally chosen by the simple country people for selling their wares, especially such as were sold in pounds and half pounds. And hence the term a stone weight, which is still in use, though lead or iron be the matter that is used as a counterpoise: but the name itself shows us that a stone of a certain weight was the material formerly used as a weight. See the notes…
Read AdamClarke on Deuteronomy 25 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges13–16. Against Divers Weights and Measures Israel shall not use these—greater (for purchases) and smaller (for sales)—for he who does so is an abomination to Jehovah (Deuteronomy 25:13 f., Deuteronomy 25:16). Interpolated (for it breaks the connection between Deuteronomy 25:13 f. and Deuteronomy 25:16) is a positive command to have a single normal set of weights and measures; that thy days may be long, etc.—Sg. address throughout. Parallel in H, Leviticus 19:35 f., also a negative command with a positive added; but a different expression of the religious motive. The laws may be quite independent; for the provocations for them were many in Israel. Amos 8:5 describes among other commercial…
Read Cambridge on Deuteronomy 25 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHonesty in trade, as a duty to our neighbor, is emphatically enforced once more (compare Leviticus 19:35-36).
Read Albert Barnes on Deuteronomy 25 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.
You shall not have in your bag diverse weights, one heavy and one light.
You shall not have two differing weights in your bag, one heavy and one light.
You must not have in your bag different stone weights, a heavy and a light one.
Tyndale line
¶ Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
Thou shalt not have in thy bag diverse weights, a great and a small.
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small:
Thou shalt not haue in thy bagge two maner of weightes, a great and a small,
Strictly literal
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
'Thou hast not in thy bag a stone and a stone, a great and a small.
You do not have [both] a great stone and a small stone in your bag.
Thou shalt not have in thy bag divers weights, a great and a small.
You must not have in your bag different weights, a large and a small.
From the Latin
Thou shalt not have divers weights in thy bag, a greater and a less:
Simplified
Don't have two different measuring weights in your bag, one that's heavy and one that's light.
Do not have in your bag different weights, a great and a small;
Word by word, the decisions they made
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text presents the verse as לֹֽא־ יִהְיֶ֥ה לְךָ֛ בְּכִֽיסְךָ֖ אֶ֣בֶן וָאָ֑בֶן גְּדוֹלָ֖ה וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ ס. The Septuagint matches closely, with a few differences in word order. The Samaritan Pentateuch differs by using גדלה for 'great,' while the Dead Sea Scrolls show some restoration but align with the Masoretic Text in meaning.
לֹֽא־ יִהְיֶ֥ה לְךָ֛ בְּכִֽיסְךָ֖ אֶ֣בֶן וָאָ֑בֶן גְּדוֹלָ֖ה וּקְטַנָּֽה׃ ס
7 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
לא יהיה לך בכיסך אבן ואבן גדלה וקטנה
1 word differs from the Masoretic Text: גדלה (great)
[לא] [יהיה] [ל׳ך] [בכיס׳ך] [אבן] ואבן [גדולה] [וקטנה]
nothing on the leather here — 1 partly restored, 7 supplied entire by an editor.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Deuteronomy 25:13
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
לֹא (lo') is a Hebrew word meaning 'not' or 'no.' It serves as a simple negation and can imply absence or prohibition. The word can also be used in various contexts, often combined with other particles for emphasis or clarification. Its Aramaic equivalent is לָא (la), which also means 'not.'
לֹא or לוֹא adv. not
base
H3808 לֹא or לוֹא not
3808 lo' lo
or lowi {lo}; or loh (Deut. 3:11) {lo}; a primitive particle;
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often
used with other particles (as follows):--X before, + or else,
ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never,
no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), (X as though...,(can-), for) not (out
of), of nought, otherwise, out of, + surely, + as truly as, +
of a truth, + verily, for want, + whether, without.
לֹא (lo) — not.
1) not, no
1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition)
1b) not (with modifier-negation)
1c) nothing (subst)
1d) without (with particle)
1e) before (of time)
Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Part — ParticleHTn
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect third person masculine singularHVqi3ms
ךָּ (ka) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person masculine singular
HRd/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHRd/Sp2ms
The Hebrew word כִּיס (kiyc) means 'bag' or 'purse,' specifically for carrying money or weights. It may be related to the word for 'cup' and appears in contexts such as Proverbs 1:14 and Isaiah 46:6. The entries indicate its use for both financial and measurement purposes.
כִּיס n.m. Pr 1:14 bag, purse (perh. kindred with כּוֹס, q.v.; Ar. Arabic (prob. fr. Pers. Persian Lane 2640); Eth. Ethiopic NH כִּיס; Aram. כִּיסָא, Syriac; Palm. מן כיסה from his purse = at his own expense, Vog p. 13 al.)—bag, in which were carried:
H3599 כִּיס bag, purse
3599 kiyc keece
a form for 3563; a cup; also a bag for money or
weights:--bag, cup, purse.
see HEBREW for 03563
כִּיס (kis) — purse.
1) bag, purse
1a) for weights, money
Prep | N-ms | Suff — Preposition · noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncmsc/Sp2ms
The Hebrew word אֶ֫בֶן (*eben*) means 'stone' and encompasses various types, including common stones, precious stones, and stones used as weights or tools. It can also refer to metaphorical uses, such as a hardened heart or sinking in water. The entries highlight its physical and symbolic significance, with no notable disagreements among lexicons.
אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f. stone
in natural state
stone, as material
precious stone, gen. with modifying word
stone containing metal, = ore
a weight, as orig. stone
plummet
objects like stone
in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
In topogr. terms
base
H68 אֶ֫בֶן stone . in natural state
. stone, as material
. precious stone, gen. with modifying word
. stone containing metal, = ore
. a weight, as orig. stone
. plummet
. objects like stone
. in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
. In topogr. terms
68 'eben eh'-ben
from the root of 1129 through the meaning to build; a
stone:--+ carbuncle, + mason, + plummet, (chalk-, hail-,
head-, sling-)stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).
see HEBREW for 01129
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone.
: stone
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
1e) weight
1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal
1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice
1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines
1i) (simile)
1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness
1i2) strength, firmness, solidity
1i3) commonness
1j) (metaph)
1j1) petrified with terror
1j2) perverse, hard heart
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone: weight.
: weight
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
wat (Measure of quantity) mishqal, (mishqol (Eze 4:10), from shaqkal, "to weigh" 'ebhen, "a stone" used for weighing in the balance): Weights were commonly of stone or bronze (or of lead, Zec 5:7,8). They were of various forms, such as the lion-shaped weights of Babylonia and Assyria, or in the form of birds and other animals. The Hebrew and Phoenician weights, when made of stone, were barrel-shaped or spindle-shaped, but in bronze they were often cubical or octagonal or with numerous faces (see illustration under WEIGHTS AND MEASURES). Hemispherical or dome-shaped stone weights have been found in Palestine (PEFS, 1902, p. 344; 1903, p. 117; 1904, p. 209).
The Hebrew word אֶ֫בֶן (*eben*) means 'stone' and encompasses various types, including common stones, precious stones, and stones used as weights or tools. It can also refer to metaphorical uses, such as a hardened heart or sinking in water. The entries highlight its physical and symbolic significance, with no notable disagreements among lexicons.
אֶ֫בֶן 274 n.f. stone
in natural state
stone, as material
precious stone, gen. with modifying word
stone containing metal, = ore
a weight, as orig. stone
plummet
objects like stone
in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
In topogr. terms
base
H68 אֶ֫בֶן stone . in natural state
. stone, as material
. precious stone, gen. with modifying word
. stone containing metal, = ore
. a weight, as orig. stone
. plummet
. objects like stone
. in sim. (mostly poet.) of sinking in water
. In topogr. terms
68 'eben eh'-ben
from the root of 1129 through the meaning to build; a
stone:--+ carbuncle, + mason, + plummet, (chalk-, hail-,
head-, sling-)stone(-ny), (divers) weight(-s).
see HEBREW for 01129
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone.
: stone
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
1e) weight
1f) plummet (stones of destruction) also made of metal
1g) stonelike objects, eg hailstones, stony heart, ice
1h) sacred object, as memorial Samuel set up to mark where God helped Israel to defeat the Philistines
1i) (simile)
1i1) sinking in water, motionlessness
1i2) strength, firmness, solidity
1i3) commonness
1j) (metaph)
1j1) petrified with terror
1j2) perverse, hard heart
אֶ֫בֶן (e.ven) — stone: weight.
: weight
1) stone (large or small)
1a) common stone (in natural state)
1b) stone, as material
1b1) of tablets
1b2) marble, hewn stones
1c) precious stones, stones of fire
1d) stones containing metal (ore), tool for work or weapon
HC/Ncfsa — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
wat (Measure of quantity) mishqal, (mishqol (Eze 4:10), from shaqkal, "to weigh" 'ebhen, "a stone" used for weighing in the balance): Weights were commonly of stone or bronze (or of lead, Zec 5:7,8). They were of various forms, such as the lion-shaped weights of Babylonia and Assyria, or in the form of birds and other animals. The Hebrew and Phoenician weights, when made of stone, were barrel-shaped or spindle-shaped, but in bronze they were often cubical or octagonal or with numerous faces (see illustration under WEIGHTS AND MEASURES). Hemispherical or dome-shaped stone weights have been found in Palestine (PEFS, 1902, p. 344; 1903, p. 117; 1904, p. 209).
גָּדוֹל (gadol) means 'great' and covers a wide range of meanings, including large in size, number, intensity, sound, age, and importance. It can also refer to notable individuals or even God. Additionally, it appears as a proper noun in reference to a person named in Nehemiah 11:14. The lexicons note its use in various contexts, but do not present significant disagreement.
גָּדוֹל 622 adj. great
in magnitude and extent
in number
in intensity
in sound, loud
in age
in importance
in phrases
cstr.
as subst. concr. do great things
† as subst. neut. greatness of arm
H1419a גָּדוֹל great . in magnitude and extent
. in number
. in intensity
. in sound, loud
. in age
. in importance
. in phrases
. cstr.
. as subst. concr. do great things
. † as subst. neut. greatness of arm
H1419b הַגְּדוֹלִים father of Zabdiel
1419 gadowl gaw-dole'
or (shortened) gadol {gaw-dole'}; from 1431; great (in any
sense); hence, older; also insolent:--+ aloud, elder(-est), +
exceeding(-ly), + far, (man of) great (man, matter,
thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble,
proud thing, X sore, (X ) very.
see HEBREW for 01431
גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — great: large.
adj
1) great
1a) large (in magnitude and extent)
1b) in number
1c) in intensity
1d) loud (in sound)
1e) older (in age)
1f) in importance
1f1) important things
1f2) great, distinguished (of men)
1f3) God Himself (of God)
subst
1g) great things
1h) haughty things
1i) greatness
Also means: ga.dol (גָּדוֹל ": old" H1419K)
§ Haggedolim = "the great one"
(CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel
גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — Haggedolim.
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.11.14
§ Haggedolim = "the great one"
(CLBL) Haggedolim, the great man?, father of Zabdiel
גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — Great (Sea).
adj
great
Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
גָּדוֹל (ga.dol) — great: old.
adj
1) great
1a) large (in magnitude and extent)
1b) in number
1c) in intensity
1d) loud (in sound)
Adj — AdjHAafsa
קָטָן (qatan) means small, young, or unimportant. It can refer to size, quantity, or age, and is often used to describe something insignificant. The entries indicate that it is a diminutive form, with variations in spelling. The lexicons highlight its meanings consistently, without significant disagreement.
קָטָן adj. small, young, unimportant
base
קָטֹן 64 adj. small, insignificant
base
H6996a קָטָן small, young, unimportant H6996b קָטֹן small, insignificant
6996 qatan kaw-tawn'
or qaton {kaw-tone'}; from 6962; abbreviated, i.e.
diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or
figuratively (in age or importance):--least, less(-er),
little (one), small(-est, one, quantity, thing),
young(-er, -est).
see HEBREW for 06962
קָטָן (qa.tan) — small.
young, small, unimportant
Another spelling of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
קָטֹן (qa.ton) — small.
: small
small, insignificant
קָטֹן (qa.ton) — small: young.
: young
small, insignificant
A sub-meaning of qa.ton (קָטֹן ": small" H6996B)
Conj | Adj — ConjunctionHC/Aafsa