Lexical Summary Hodavyah: Hodaviah Original Word: הוֹדַוְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hodaviah From howd and Yahh; majesty of Jah; Hodavjah, the name of three Israelites -- Hodaviah. see HEBREW howd see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yadah Definition an Isr. name NASB Translation Hodaviah (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs הוֺדַוְיָה, הוֺדַוְיָהוּ, הודיוהו proper name, masculine see below ידה. Topical Lexicon Strong’s Hebrew 1938 – HodaviahName and Theological Nuance The name celebrates gratitude to the covenant LORD, reflecting a life offered in acknowledgment of divine faithfulness. Every bearer of the name is situated in texts that underscore God’s preservation of His people, whether through military victory, genealogical continuity, or temple service. Occurrences and Narrative Setting 1. 1 Chronicles 5:24 – A chief of the half-tribe of Manasseh east of the Jordan during the reigns of the early monarchs. Genealogical Significance Chronicles and Ezra emphasize precise genealogies to show that post-exilic Israel stood in legitimate succession to pre-exilic Israel. The appearance of Hodaviah in three distinct tribal lines (Manasseh, Benjamin, and Levi) testifies that gratitude-bearing faith was not limited to one segment of the nation but spanned warriors, lay families, and ministers alike. Tribal Associations and Roles • Manasseh: The Hodaviah of 1 Chronicles 5 was listed among “valiant warriors, famous men, and heads of their clans” (1 Chronicles 5:24). His inclusion in the record that celebrates victory over the Hagrites (verses 18-22) links the name with courage empowered by trust in God. Ministry and Worship Dimensions The Levitical Hodaviah stands behind a group that reinstituted the daily sacrifices, music, and teaching of the Law. Their return fulfilled prophetic promises (Jeremiah 33:17-22; Ezekiel 40–48) that Levitical service would be re-established. The linkage to Jeshua (the high-priestly line) and Kadmiel (a leading Levite) places Hodaviah within the redemptive movement that foreshadowed the final Priest-King. Historical Insights • Pre-Exilic Strength: The Manassite Hodaviah exemplified God’s empowerment of Israel’s eastern tribes despite geographical distance from the temple. Faith Lessons 1. Gratitude and Valor – Thanksgiving to the LORD fuels courageous obedience (1 Chronicles 5). Christological and Redemptive Thread The various Hodaviahs collectively prefigure the ultimate Servant whose life and work embody perfect thanksgiving (Hebrews 10:5-10). Their military, civic, and cultic roles converge in Jesus Christ, who conquers, restores, and mediates. Connections to Restoration Theology Ezra highlights that only seventy-four Levites of this line returned—evidence of human limitation—yet through them God re-established ordained worship. The disproportion between need and manpower magnifies grace, showing that divine purposes rest on God’s initiative rather than human strength. Conclusion Hodaviah stands as a multi-tribal witness that gratitude to the LORD finds expression in every sphere of covenant life—warfare, community rebuilding, and temple ministry. Across centuries and circumstances, bearers of the name testify that thankful faith both survives judgment and serves as a conduit of restoration. Forms and Transliterations הוֹדַוְיָ֖ה הודויה וְהוֹדַוְיָ֜ה והודויה hō·w·ḏaw·yāh hodavYah hōwḏawyāh vehodavYah wə·hō·w·ḏaw·yāh wəhōwḏawyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:24 HEB: וְ֠עַזְרִיאֵל וְיִרְמְיָ֨ה וְהוֹדַוְיָ֜ה וְיַחְדִּיאֵ֗ל אֲנָשִׁים֙ NAS: Jeremiah, Hodaviah and Jahdiel, KJV: and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, INT: Azriel Jeremiah Hodaviah and Jahdiel men 1 Chronicles 9:7 Ezra 2:40 3 Occurrences |
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