Word meanings
Strong's dictionary
a primitive root; properly, to twist (compare גְּדִל), i.e.; to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride); advance, boast, bring up, exceed, excellent, be(-come, do, give, make, wax), great(-er, come to... estate, [phrase] things), grow(up), increase, lift up, magnify(-ifical), be much set by, nourish (up), pass, promote, proudly (spoken), tower.
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1 Chronicles 11:9 וְגָד֑וֹל ve.ga.Dol · The “to do” form of an action: simple action
And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah of hosts was with him.
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1 Chronicles 17:24 וְיִגְדַּ֨ל ve.yig.Dal · An action: simple action, not finished: still happening or still to come, done by him, her or it
And let thy name be established and magnified for ever, saying, Jehovah of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and the house of David thy servant is established before thee.
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1 Chronicles 22:5 לְהַגְדִּ֨יל׀ le.hag.Dil · The “to do” form of an action: causing it
And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for Jehovah must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries: I will therefore make preparation for it. So David prepared abundantly before his death.
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1 Chronicles 29:12 לְגַדֵּ֥ל le.ga.Del · The “to do” form of an action: strong action
Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou rulest over all; and in thy hand is power and might; and in thy hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
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1 Chronicles 29:25 וַיְגַדֵּ֨ל vay.ga.Del · An action: strong action, and then it happened, done by him, her or it
And Jehovah magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.
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