3029. yeda
Berean Strong's Lexicon
yeda: Knowledge, understanding

Original Word: יְדַע
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yeda
Pronunciation: yeh-DAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yed-aw')
Definition: Knowledge, understanding
Meaning: to praise

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָדַע (yada), meaning "to know."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1108 (γνῶσις, gnosis) - knowledge

- G1922 (ἐπίγνωσις, epignosis) - full knowledge, discernment

Usage: The Hebrew word "yeda" refers to knowledge or understanding, often implying a deep, intimate, and experiential comprehension rather than mere intellectual awareness. It is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of knowing God, His laws, and His ways. This knowledge is not just factual but relational, involving a personal connection and commitment.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, knowledge was highly valued and was seen as a gift from God. It was not just about acquiring information but about living in accordance with God's will. The Hebrew concept of knowledge often involved a holistic understanding that included moral and spiritual dimensions. In the biblical context, to "know" God was to be in a covenant relationship with Him, characterized by faithfulness and obedience.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to yadah
Definition
to praise
NASB Translation
give thanks (1), giving thanks (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[יְדָא] verb Haph`el praise (see Biblical Hebrew ידךְ); — Participle active מְהוֺדֵא Daniel 2:23 (ל of deity), מוֺדֵא (K§§ 93, 2; 43, 1 c)) Daniel 6:(קְָדָם of deity).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
give thanks

(Aramaic) corresponding to yadah; to praise -- (give) thank(-s).

see HEBREW yadah

Forms and Transliterations
וּמוֹדֵא֙ ומודא מְהוֹדֵ֤א מהודא mə·hō·w·ḏê mehoDe məhōwḏê ū·mō·w·ḏê umoDe ūmōwḏê
Links
Interlinear GreekInterlinear HebrewStrong's NumbersEnglishman's Greek ConcordanceEnglishman's Hebrew ConcordanceParallel Texts
Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 2:23
HEB: אֱלָ֣הּ אֲבָהָתִ֗י מְהוֹדֵ֤א וּמְשַׁבַּח֙ אֲנָ֔ה
NAS: of my fathers, I give thanks and praise,
KJV: I thank thee, and praise
INT: God of my fathers give and praise I

Daniel 6:10
HEB: בִּרְכ֗וֹהִי וּמְצַלֵּ֤א וּמוֹדֵא֙ קֳדָ֣ם אֱלָהֵ֔הּ
NAS: praying and giving thanks before
KJV: and prayed, and gave thanks before
INT: his knees praying and giving before his God

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3029
2 Occurrences


mə·hō·w·ḏê — 1 Occ.
ū·mō·w·ḏê — 1 Occ.
















3028
Top of Page
Top of Page