Strong's Lexicon Doday: Mandrakes Original Word: דּוֹדַי Word Origin: Derived from the root דּוֹד (dod), meaning "beloved" or "love." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Doday" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of mandrakes is specific to Hebrew cultural contexts. Usage: The term "Doday" refers to mandrakes, a plant noted in the Bible for its fragrant smell and supposed aphrodisiac properties. In the context of the Scriptures, mandrakes are associated with love and fertility, reflecting the cultural beliefs of the time. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, mandrakes were highly valued for their supposed medicinal and magical properties. The plant's roots often resemble human figures, which contributed to its mystical reputation. Mandrakes were believed to enhance fertility and were used in love potions, making them a symbol of desire and procreation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as dod Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Dodai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דּוֺדַי proper name, masculine = דּוֺדוֺ (q. v.) 1 Chronicles 27:4 (compare דדי 2 Samuel 23:9 Kt). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Dodai Formed like duwday; amatory; Dodai, an Israelite -- Dodai. see HEBREW duwday Forms and Transliterations דּוֹדַ֤י דודי dō·w·ḏay doDai dōwḏayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:4 HEB: הַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַשֵּׁנִ֗י דּוֹדַ֤י הָאֲחוֹחִי֙ וּמַ֣חֲלֻקְתּ֔וֹ NAS: Dodai the Ahohite and his division KJV: month [was] Dodai an Ahohite, INT: month of the second Dodai an Ahohite his course 1 Occurrence |
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