Jastrow: גְּדוּלָּה

גְּדוּלָּה f. (b. h.; גדל) greatness, distinction, dignity, wealth, high position, office. Gitt. 59ᵃ תורה וג׳ במקום א׳ learning and high office combined in one person. Ber. 61ᵃ בג׳ מתחילין מן הגדול וכ׳ for distinction the superior is first mentioned, for degradation the inferior. Erub. 13ᵇ מחזר על הג׳ hunting for office. Ib. 54ᵃ עולה לג׳ will rise to distinction. Y. Ter. V, 43ᶜ top למשחה לג׳ וכ׳ ‘for ointment’ (Num. XVIII, 11) means for installation in office, for unguent, and for lighting. Meg. 31ᵃ גְּדוּלָּתוֹ של הקב"ה Ms. M. (ed. גבורתו) a description of the greatness of the Lord. Ex. R. s. 3 end הלב ששמח בגדוּלַּת אחיו וכ׳ the heart (of Aaron) which rejoiced over a brother’s distinction shall wear the Urim &c.; a. fr.