1936. Hod
Strong's Lexicon
Hod: Glory, Splendor, Majesty

Original Word: הוֹד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Howd
Pronunciation: hōd
Phonetic Spelling: (hode)
Definition: Glory, Splendor, Majesty
Meaning: Hod

Word Origin: Derived from the root הָדָה (hadah), which conveys the idea of grandeur or splendor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1391 (Doxa): Often translated as "glory," this Greek term shares a similar semantic range with "Hod," emphasizing the honor and majesty associated with divine and human dignity.

Usage: The Hebrew word "Hod" primarily denotes a sense of glory, majesty, or splendor. It is often used in the context of describing the majestic and glorious nature of God, His creation, or the honor bestowed upon individuals. In the biblical text, "Hod" conveys the idea of an inherent beauty or magnificence that is worthy of admiration and reverence.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, "Hod" was a term that encapsulated the awe-inspiring presence and majesty of God. It was a concept deeply embedded in the worship and reverence of Yahweh, reflecting His supreme authority and divine beauty. The term also extended to the splendor of kings and the beauty of creation, emphasizing the belief that all glory ultimately originates from God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as hod
Definition
"splendor, vigor," an Asherite
NASB Translation
Hod (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. הוֺד proper name, masculine (splendour, vigour) — a man of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:37.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hod

The same as howd; Hod, an Israelite -- Hod.

see HEBREW howd

Forms and Transliterations
וָה֗וֹד והוד vaHod wā·hō·wḏ wāhōwḏ
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 7:37
HEB: בֶּ֣צֶר וָה֗וֹד וְשַׁמָּ֧א וְשִׁלְשָׁ֛ה
NAS: Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah,
KJV: Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma,
INT: Bezer Hod Shamma Shilshah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1936
1 Occurrence


wā·hō·wḏ — 1 Occ.















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