3043. Yediael

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Yediael: Yediael

Original Word: יְדִיעֲאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ydiy`a'el
Pronunciation: yeh-dee-ah-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (yed-ee-ah-ale')
Definition: Yediael
Meaning: Jediael

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jediael

From yada' and 'el; knowing God; Jediael, the name of three Israelites -- Jediael.

see HEBREW yada'

see HEBREW 'el

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yada and el
Definition
"knowing God," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Jediael (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יְדִיעֲאֵל proper name, masculine (Palmyrene ידיבעל DHM in MV^{10, 983} compare Sabean proper name with ידע DHM^{ZMG 1875, 612}) —

1 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 7:6,10,11, ᵐ5 Αδειηλ, Ιεδιηλ, etc.

2 one of David's heroes according to 1 Chronicles 11:45 apparently = the Manassite captain of 1 Chronicles 12:21 (Baer; van d. H v.1 Chronicles 12:20), ᵐ5 Ελθειηλ, Ιεδιηλ.

3 a Korahite porter 1 Chronicles 26:2 ᵐ5 Ιδερηλ, Ιεδιηλ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots יָדַע (yada, meaning "to know") and אֵל (El, meaning "God").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Jediael in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of being "known by God" can be related to Greek terms that express divine knowledge or recognition, though these are not direct translations of the name Jediael.

Usage: Jediael is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to individuals within the genealogies and narratives of the Old Testament.

Context: • Jediael in the Bible: The name Jediael appears in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel. Notably, Jediael is mentioned as a descendant of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. In 1 Chronicles 7:6, Jediael is listed as a son of Benjamin, highlighting his role within the tribal lineage. The passage states: "The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, and Jediael—three in all." This indicates Jediael's significance in the tribal structure and his contribution to the lineage of Benjamin.
• Military Role: In 1 Chronicles 7:10-11, Jediael's descendants are noted for their military prowess. The text describes them as "mighty men of valor," emphasizing their strength and importance in the defense and leadership of their tribe. This portrayal underscores the valor and capability associated with Jediael's lineage.
• Other Mentions: Jediael is also mentioned in 1 Chronicles 11:45 as one of David's mighty warriors, further illustrating the martial significance of individuals bearing this name. This connection to King David's elite forces highlights the esteemed status of Jediael within the historical and religious context of Israel.

Forms and Transliterations

וִידִֽיעֲאֵ֖ל וִידִֽיעֲאֵל֙ וידיעאל יְדִֽיעֲאֵ֣ל יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙ יְדִיעֲאֵ֖ל ידיעאל vidiaEl wî·ḏî·‘ă·’êl wîḏî‘ă’êl yə·ḏî·‘ă·’êl yəḏî‘ă’êl yediaEl

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 7:6
HEB: בֶּ֧לַע וָבֶ֛כֶר וִידִֽיעֲאֵ֖ל שְׁלֹשָֽׁה׃
NAS: Bela and Becher and Jediael.
KJV: Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three.
INT: Bela and Becher and Jediael three

1 Chronicles 7:10
HEB: וּבְנֵ֥י יְדִיעֲאֵ֖ל בִּלְהָ֑ן וּבְנֵ֣י
NAS: The son of Jediael [was] Bilhan.
KJV: The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan:
INT: the son of Jediael Bilhan and the sons

1 Chronicles 7:11
HEB: אֵ֜לֶּה בְּנֵ֤י יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙ לְרָאשֵׁ֣י הָאָב֔וֹת
NAS: [were] sons of Jediael, according to the heads
KJV: All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads
INT: these the sons of Jediael the heads of their fathers

1 Chronicles 11:45
HEB: יְדִֽיעֲאֵל֙ בֶּן־ שִׁמְרִ֔י
NAS: Jediael the son of Shimri
KJV: Jediael the son of Shimri,
INT: Jediael the son of Shimri

1 Chronicles 12:21
HEB: עַ֠דְנַח וְיוֹזָבָ֤ד וִידִֽיעֲאֵל֙ וּמִיכָאֵ֣ל וְיוֹזָבָ֔ד
INT: Adnah Josabad Jediael Michael Josabad

1 Chronicles 26:2
HEB: זְכַרְיָ֤הוּ הַבְּכוֹר֙ יְדִֽיעֲאֵ֣ל הַשֵּׁנִ֔י זְבַדְיָ֙הוּ֙
NAS: the firstborn, Jediael the second,
KJV: the firstborn, Jediael the second,
INT: Zechariah the firstborn Jediael the second Zebadiah

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3043
6 Occurrences

wî·ḏî·‘ă·’êl — 2 Occ.
yə·ḏî·‘ă·’êl — 4 Occ.