2056. valad

Lexicon

valad: Offspring, child, or young one

Original Word: וָלָד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: valad
Pronunciation: vah-lahd
Phonetic Spelling: (vaw-lawd')
Definition: Offspring, child, or young one
Meaning: a boy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

child

For yeled; a boy -- child.

see HEBREW yeled

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yalad
Definition
offspring, child
NASB Translation
child (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

וָלָד noun masculine offspring, child, only אֵין לָהּ וָלָ֑ד Genesis 11:30 (J); si vera lectio = Arabic ; Ethiopic (with original ו); — in 2 Samuel 6:23, where some editions have ולד Kt, יָ֑לֶד Qr, Baer and van d. H give יָ֑לֶד Kt.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָלַד (yalad), which means "to bear, bring forth, beget."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of a male child or offspring is often τέκνον (teknon), Strong's Greek Number 5043. This term is used in the New Testament to refer to children in both literal and metaphorical senses, emphasizing relationships of descent and spiritual kinship.

Usage: The term וָלָד is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a male child or offspring. It is often used in contexts relating to birth, lineage, and family.

Context: The Hebrew word וָלָד (valad) appears in the Old Testament to denote a male child or offspring. It is derived from the root יָלַד (yalad), which is a common verb used to describe the act of bearing or bringing forth children. The term is used in various contexts, often emphasizing the continuity of family lines and the importance of progeny in Israelite society.

In the cultural and religious context of ancient Israel, the birth of a male child was often seen as a blessing and a sign of divine favor. Male offspring were particularly valued for their role in carrying on the family name and inheritance. The term וָלָד is thus significant in narratives that highlight themes of lineage, inheritance, and the fulfillment of divine promises through descendants.

For example, in Genesis 21:8, the birth and growth of Isaac, the promised son of Abraham and Sarah, is a pivotal moment in the narrative of God's covenant with Abraham. The presence of a male child in such narratives often signifies the continuation of God's promises and the unfolding of His plans for His people.

Forms and Transliterations

וָלָֽד׃ ולד׃ vaLad wā·lāḏ wālāḏ

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 11:30
HEB: אֵ֥ין לָ֖הּ וָלָֽד׃
NAS: was barren; she had no child.
KJV: was barren; she [had] no child.
INT: was barren had child

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2056
1 Occurrence

wā·lāḏ — 1 Occ.