Lexicon Yigdalyahu: Yigdalyahu Original Word: יִגְדַּלְיָהוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Igdaliah From gadal and Yahh; magnified of Jah; Jigdaljah, an Israelite -- Igdaliah. see HEBREW gadal see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom gadal and Yah Definition "Yah is great," an Isr. prophet NASB Translation Igdaliah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִגְדַּלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (Yah(u) is great) a prophet of the age of Josiah Jeremiah 35:4. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּדַל (gādal), meaning "to grow" or "to become great," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jigdaljah, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of God's greatness is echoed in various Greek terms used in the New Testament, such as μεγαλύνω (megalynō), meaning "to magnify" or "to exalt," which aligns with the thematic element of magnifying Yahweh present in the name Jigdaljah. Usage: Jigdaljah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Jigdaljah is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. He is identified as the father of a certain Adonijah, who is listed among the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin. The name appears in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, highlighting the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah. The mention of Jigdaljah in the genealogies underscores the continuity of the Israelite lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The name itself, meaning "Yahweh is great," reflects a theocentric worldview, emphasizing the greatness and sovereignty of God in the lives of His people. The reference to Jigdaljah can be found in 1 Chronicles 3:22, where the genealogical records serve to establish the legitimacy and heritage of the post-exilic community. Forms and Transliterations יִגְדַּלְיָ֖הוּ יגדליהו yiḡ·dal·yā·hū yigdalYahu yiḡdalyāhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 35:4 HEB: חָנָ֥ן בֶּן־ יִגְדַּלְיָ֖הוּ אִ֣ישׁ הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים NAS: the son of Igdaliah, the man KJV: the son of Igdaliah, a man INT: of Hanan the son of Igdaliah the man of God 1 Occurrence |
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