Lexicon Yedideyah: Jedidiah Original Word: יְדִידְיָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jedidiah From ydiyd and Yahh; beloved of Jah; Jedidejah, a name of Solomon -- Jedidiah. see HEBREW ydiyd see HEBREW Yahh NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yadid and Yah Definition "beloved of Yah," a name of Solomon NASB Translation Jedidiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְדִידְיָה proper name, masculine (beloved of Yah; compare Sabean ודדאל DHMZMG 1875, 604; 1883, 15) — name given to Solomon by Nathan; יהוה וַיִּקְרָא אֶתשְֿׁמוֺ יְדִידְיָהֿ֑ בַּעֲבוּר 2 Samuel 12:25; ᵐ5 Ιδεδει, ᵐ5L Ιεδδιδια. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָדִיד (yadid), meaning "beloved," and יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Jedidiah in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun. However, the concept of being "beloved" is captured in Greek by the word ἀγαπητός (agapetos), which is used in the New Testament to describe those who are beloved by God. Usage: Jedidiah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is specifically given as a name to Solomon by the prophet Nathan, as instructed by God. Context: • Jedidiah is a name given to Solomon, the son of King David and Bathsheba, by the prophet Nathan. This name signifies God's special love and favor towards Solomon. The name is mentioned in 2 Samuel 12:24-25, where it is stated: "Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah, because the LORD loved him" (BSB). This passage highlights the divine approval and affection bestowed upon Solomon, marking him as a significant figure in Israel's history. The name Jedidiah underscores the covenantal relationship between God and the Davidic line, emphasizing Solomon's role in the fulfillment of God's promises to David. Forms and Transliterations יְדִ֣ידְיָ֑הּ ידידיה yə·ḏî·ḏə·yāh yeDideYah yəḏîḏəyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 12:25 HEB: אֶת־ שְׁמ֖וֹ יְדִ֣ידְיָ֑הּ בַּעֲב֖וּר יְהוָֽה׃ NAS: and he named him Jedidiah for the LORD'S KJV: his name Jedidiah, because of the LORD. INT: called his name Jedidiah sake the LORD'S 1 Occurrence |
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