Strong's Lexicon Ardon: Ardon Original Word: אַרְדּוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word אָרַד (arad), which means "to wander" or "to roam." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ardon in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: Ardon is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name is often understood to mean "wanderer" or "fugitive," reflecting a possible characteristic or life circumstance of the individual or the family line. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israelite culture, names were often given with significant meanings, sometimes reflecting circumstances of birth, prophetic insights, or familial hopes. Ardon is listed as a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. Caleb is known for his faithfulness and courage, particularly in the narrative of the spies sent to Canaan. The mention of Ardon in genealogies underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a son of Caleb NASB Translation Ardon (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַרְדּוֺן proper name, masculine son of Caleb, of tribe of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:18 . Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ardon From the same as Ard; roaming; Ardon, an Israelite -- Ardon. see HEBREW Ard Forms and Transliterations וְאַרְדּֽוֹן׃ וארדון׃ vearDon wə’ardōwn wə·’ar·dō·wnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:18 HEB: יֵ֥שֶׁר וְשׁוֹבָ֖ב וְאַרְדּֽוֹן׃ NAS: Jesher, Shobab, and Ardon. KJV: and Shobab, and Ardon. INT: Jesher Shobab and Ardon 1 Occurrence |