Strong's Lexicon Yedidah: Yedidah Original Word: יְדִידָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָדִיד (yadid), meaning "beloved" or "friend." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yedidah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper name. However, the concept of being "beloved" is captured in Greek by the word ἀγαπητός (agapētos), Strong's Greek 27, which means "beloved" or "dearly loved." Usage: Yedidah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It means "beloved" or "darling," reflecting a sense of endearment and affection. The name is indicative of a cherished or favored status. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect personal characteristics, familial hopes, or divine favor. The name Yedidah, meaning "beloved," suggests a person who is cherished and valued, possibly indicating a special relationship with God or within the family. Names with similar roots were common, reflecting the importance of love and friendship in Hebrew society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yadid Definition "beloved," mother of King Josiah NASB Translation Jedidah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְדִידָה proper name, feminine (beloved) mother of Josiah 2 Kings 22:1; ᵐ5 Ιεδεια, ᵐ5L Ιεδιδα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jedidah Feminine of ydiyd; beloved; Jedidah, an Israelitess -- Jedidah. see HEBREW ydiyd Forms and Transliterations יְדִידָ֥ה ידידה yə·ḏî·ḏāh yediDah yəḏîḏāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:1 HEB: וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ יְדִידָ֥ה בַת־ עֲדָ֖יָה NAS: name [was] Jedidah the daughter KJV: name [was] Jedidah, the daughter INT: name and his mother's Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah 1 Occurrence |
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