Lexicon Yedidah: Yedidah Original Word: יְדִידָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jedidah Feminine of ydiyd; beloved; Jedidah, an Israelitess -- Jedidah. see HEBREW ydiyd NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yadid Definition "beloved," mother of King Josiah NASB Translation Jedidah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְדִידָה proper name, feminine (beloved) mother of Josiah 2 Kings 22:1; ᵐ5 Ιεδεια, ᵐ5L Ιεδιδα. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָדִיד (yadid), meaning "beloved" or "friend."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of "beloved" in the Hebrew יְדִידָה (Jedidah) can be related to the Greek word ἀγαπάω (agapaō), Strong's Greek Number G25, which means "to love" or "to be fond of." This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to describe a deep, selfless love, akin to the Hebrew notion of being beloved or cherished. Usage: Jedidah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jedidah is mentioned in the Old Testament as the mother of King Josiah of Judah. Her name appears in 2 Kings 22:1, where she is identified as the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. Jedidah's role is primarily genealogical, providing a maternal link in the lineage of King Josiah, one of the notable reformer kings of Judah. The mention of her name, meaning "beloved," may reflect her esteemed position within the royal family or her personal qualities. The historical context of her life is set during a tumultuous period in Judah's history, marked by religious reforms and political challenges. Her son, Josiah, is credited with significant religious reforms, including the restoration of the Temple and the re-establishment of the covenant with Yahweh, as detailed in 2 Kings 22-23. Forms and Transliterations יְדִידָ֥ה ידידה yə·ḏî·ḏāh yediDah yəḏîḏāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:1 HEB: וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ יְדִידָ֥ה בַת־ עֲדָ֖יָה NAS: name [was] Jedidah the daughter KJV: name [was] Jedidah, the daughter INT: name and his mother's Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah 1 Occurrence |
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