גָּדַר
To wall in or around
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What does גָּדַר (gādar) mean in the Bible?
גָּדַר (gādar) is a Hebrew word meaning "to wall in or around". to wall in or around BDB: wall up Usage: close up, fence up, hedge, inclose, make up (a wall), mason, repairer.
Meaning
To enclose or protect by constructing barriers; metaphorically, to restrict or set boundaries.
to wall in or around BDB: wall up Usage: close up, fence up, hedge, inclose, make up (a wall), mason, repairer.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.