Strong's Lexicon Yechdeyahu: Yechdeyahu Original Word: יֶחְדִּיָּהוּ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָחַד (yachad), meaning "to unite" or "to join," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yechdeyahu in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: The name Yechdeyahu can be understood to mean "Yahweh unites" or "Yahweh joins." It is a theophoric name, incorporating the divine name Yahweh, which was common in ancient Israelite culture to signify a relationship or attribute associated with God. 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 like "Yah" in names was a way to honor God and acknowledge His sovereignty and presence in the life of the individual. Such names were a testament to the faith and religious identity of the Israelites, who saw themselves as a people chosen and united by Yahweh. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chadah and Yah Definition "may Yah give joy," two Isr. NASB Translation Jehdeiah (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יֶחְדְּיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (May ׳י give joy!) 1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 24:20, ᵐ5 Ιεδεια, ᵐ5L Ιαδαια. 2 officer of David 1 Chronicles 27:30 ᵐ5 Ιαδ(α)ιας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jehdeiah From yachad and Yahh; unity of Jah; Jechdijah, the name of two Israelites -- Jehdeiah. see HEBREW yachad see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations יֶחְדְּיָ֖הוּ יֶחְדְּיָֽהוּ׃ יחדיהו יחדיהו׃ yechdeYahu yeḥ·də·yā·hū yeḥdəyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:20 HEB: לִבְנֵ֥י שׁוּבָאֵ֖ל יֶחְדְּיָֽהוּ׃ NAS: of the sons of Shubael, Jehdeiah. KJV: of the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. INT: of the sons of Shubael Jehdeiah 1 Chronicles 27:30 2 Occurrences |
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