3033. yediduth

Lexicon

yediduth: Belovedness, love, affection

Original Word: יְדִדוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ydiduwth
Pronunciation: yeh-dee-DOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (yed-ee-dooth')
Definition: Belovedness, love, affection
Meaning: affection, a darling object

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dearly beloved

From ydiyd; properly, affection; concretely, a darling object -- dearly beloved.

see HEBREW ydiyd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as yadid
Definition
love
NASB Translation
beloved (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יְדִדוּת noun feminine love = object of love; — only construct יְדִדוּת נַפְשִׁי Jeremiah 12:7 (׳י speaks) love (i.e. beloved) of my soul.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָדִיד (yadid), meaning "beloved" or "darling."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 27 • ἀγάπη (agape): Often translated as "love," this term is used in the New Testament to describe selfless, sacrificial love, similar to the deep affection denoted by יְדִדוּת.
• Strong's Greek Number 5368 • φιλέω (phileo): This term refers to brotherly love or affection, akin to the emotional bond implied by יְדִדוּת.

In summary, יְדִדוּת (Yedidut) is a Hebrew term that captures the essence of affection and belovedness, reflecting the deep emotional bonds that are cherished in relationships and valued objects.

Usage: This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of endearment or special affection, often in the context of relationships or objects that are highly valued and loved.

Context: יְדִדוּת (Yedidut) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of affection or belovedness. It is a term that appears in contexts where the emphasis is on the deep emotional bond or cherished status of a person or object. The root יָדִיד (yadid) is commonly associated with love and friendship, and יְדִדוּת extends this idea to denote something or someone that is held in high regard and affection. In the Hebrew Bible, this term is used to describe relationships that are characterized by warmth, closeness, and a sense of being treasured. The use of יְדִדוּת highlights the importance of emotional connections and the value placed on those who are considered dear.

Forms and Transliterations

יְדִד֥וּת ידדות yə·ḏi·ḏūṯ yediDut yəḏiḏūṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 12:7
HEB: נָתַ֛תִּי אֶת־ יְדִד֥וּת נַפְשִׁ֖י בְּכַ֥ף
NAS: I have given the beloved of My soul
KJV: I have given the dearly beloved of my soul
INT: my inheritance have given the beloved of my soul the hand

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3033
1 Occurrence

yə·ḏi·ḏūṯ — 1 Occ.