Gadarenes
The Gadarenes were inhabitants of the region governed by Gadara. The name is used in the Gospel accounts describing the country where Jesus delivered the demoniac or demoniacs.
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Gadarenes, Girgesenes, Gerasenes
Gadarenes, Girgesenes, and Gerasenes are names associated with the district where Jesus healed the demoniac or demoniacs. The variations may reflect different local or broader geographical designations for the area east of the Sea of Galilee.
Gaddi
Gaddi was a leader from the tribe of Manasseh and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan.
Gaddiel
Gaddiel was a leader from the tribe of Zebulun and one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore Canaan.
GADDIS
Gaddis was the surname of John, the eldest brother of Judas Maccabeus, in the Maccabean period.
Gadi
Gadi was the father of Menahem, king of Israel, who seized the throne through violence.
GADITES
The Gadites were members of the Israelite tribe of Gad, descended from Gad, one of Jacob’s sons. Their territory lay chiefly east of the Jordan.
Gadites, The
The Gadites were the descendants and tribal members of Gad, one of the tribes of Israel. Their inheritance lay east of the Jordan.
Gahar
Gahar was the head or ancestor of a family of Nethinim who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the Babylonian captivity.
GAI
Gai is a textual form appearing in a Revised Version rendering of 1 Samuel 17:52, where the traditional text reads “valleys.” Some ancient textual witnesses suggest a connection with Gath.
GAIN
Gain means profit, advantage, proceeds, or benefit, whether material or spiritual. Scripture warns against dishonest gain and teaches that godliness, knowing Christ, and winning others are true and lasting gain.
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