◄ 1939. Hodavyahu ►
Strong's Lexicon
Hodavyahu: Hodavyahu

Original Word: הוֹדַיְוָהוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Howdayvahuw
Pronunciation: ho-dav-YAH-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (ho-dah-yeh-vaw'-hoo)
Definition: Hodavyahu
Meaning: Hodajvah

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: הוֹד (hod, meaning "splendor" or "majesty") and יָהּ (Yah, a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Hodavyahu in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of divine splendor and majesty is echoed in Greek terms like δόξα (doxa, meaning "glory") and κύριος (kyrios, meaning "Lord"), which are used in the New Testament to describe God's nature and authority.

Usage: The name Hodavyahu means "Splendor of Yahweh" or "Majesty of the LORD." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which was common in ancient Israelite culture to signify a person's relationship with God or to express a theological truth.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names were often given to reflect the character, destiny, or divine purpose of an individual. The use of theophoric elements in names, such as "Yah" in Hodavyahu, was a way to honor God and acknowledge His sovereignty. This practice was prevalent during the time of the monarchy and the post-exilic period, reflecting the centrality of Yahweh in the life and identity of the Israelites.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yadah
Definition
an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Hodaviah (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hodaiah

A form of Howdavyah; Hodajvah, an Israelite -- Hodaiah.

see HEBREW Howdavyah

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