Original Word: דְּדָנִים
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ddaniym
Pronunciation: deh-dah-NEE
Phonetic Spelling: (ded-aw-neem')
Definition: Dedanites
Meaning: The term "Dedanites" refers to the descendants or people of Dedan, a name associated with a region or tribe in ancient times.

Word Origin: Derived from the name דְּדָן (Dedan), which is a proper noun referring to a person or people group.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term דְּדָנִים (Dedanim) as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: The term "Dedanites" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a group of people or tribe that descended from Dedan. They are mentioned in the context of trade and regional interactions.

Context: The Dedanites are mentioned in the context of ancient trade and commerce. Dedan is identified as a descendant of Cush in Genesis 10:7 and as a descendant of Abraham through Keturah in Genesis 25:3. The Dedanites are associated with a region known for its trading activities, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula. In the prophetic literature, such as in Ezekiel 27:15, the Dedanites are noted for their trading relations with Tyre, bringing ivory and ebony. The geographical location of Dedan is often linked to the area around modern-day Saudi Arabia, possibly near the oasis of Al-‘Ula. The Dedanites played a significant role in the trade networks of the ancient Near East, serving as intermediaries in the exchange of goods between different cultures and regions.

Word Origin
pl. of Dedan
Definition
desc. or inhab. of Dedan
NASB Translation
Dedanites (1).

[דְּדָנִי] adjective, of a people only plural as substantive אֹרְחוֺת דְּדָנִים Isaiah 21:3.

Dedanim

Plural of Ddan (as patrial); Dedanites, the descendants or inhabitants of Dedan -- Dedanim.

see HEBREW Ddan

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