Lexical Summary Yada: To know, to perceive, to understand, to acknowledge Original Word: יָדָע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jada From yada'; knowing; Jada, an Israelite -- Jada. see HEBREW yada' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yada Definition "the shrewd one," a man of Judah NASB Translation Jada (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָדָע proper name, masculine (Sabean ידע, epithet of king, the knowing, shrewd one MordtZMG 1870, 37) — a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:28 (יָדָ֑ע), 1 Chronicles 2:32. Topical Lexicon Overview יָדָע (Strong’s Hebrew 3047), rendered “Jada” in English translations, designates a male descendant within the tribe of Judah whose brief appearances are locked into the genealogical records of 1 Chronicles. Though mentioned only twice, the name contributes to the larger canonical tapestry that preserves Judah’s lineage and, ultimately, the messianic line. Occurrences in Scripture 1 Chronicles 2:28 – “The sons of Onam were Shammai and Jada.” 1 Chronicles 2:32 – “The sons of Jada, the brother of Shammai, were Jether and Jonathan; and Jether died without children.” Genealogical Context within Judah Jada belongs to the Jerahmeelite branch of Judah, tracing through Hezron to Jerahmeel, then to Onam. The Chronicler’s careful recording underscores that every branch of Judah—whether prominent or obscure—matters in preserving covenant continuity. By cataloging even minor figures, Scripture signals God’s intimate awareness of each family and His sovereign ordering of redemptive history. Theological Themes and Symbolism 1. Divine Knowledge and Relationship: The name itself evokes the concept of knowing. While Jada’s personal account is untold, his very name reminds readers that covenant life is rooted in God’s personal knowledge of His people and their reciprocal knowledge of Him (see Jeremiah 31:34; Hosea 6:3). Historical Background 1 Chronicles was compiled after the Babylonian exile, when Israel’s identity needed reaffirmation. By listing men like Jada, the Chronicler anchors post-exilic worshipers to their ancestral roots in Judah, encouraging confidence that their national account had neither been forgotten nor derailed by captivity. Ministry and Practical Application • Valuing Every Member: Just as Jada’s brief mention matters in Scripture, every believer—no matter how unseen—has a role in God’s purposes (1 Corinthians 12:22). Christological Connections Although Jada’s line does not directly carry the royal promise, his placement within Judah’s family tree contributes to the wider framework that culminates in Jesus Christ, the Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5). The meticulous record serves as one more witness that God orchestrated every branch leading to the fulfillment of Genesis 49:10. Related Passages for Further Study Genesis 49:8-12; Ruth 4:18-22; Matthew 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-38; Isaiah 11:1-10. Forms and Transliterations וְיָדָ֑ע וידע יָדָע֙ ידע veyaDa wə·yā·ḏā‘ wəyāḏā‘ yā·ḏā‘ yaDa yāḏā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:28 HEB: אוֹנָ֖ם שַׁמַּ֣י וְיָדָ֑ע וּבְנֵ֣י שַׁמַּ֔י NAS: were Shammai and Jada. And the sons KJV: were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons INT: of Onam were Shammai and Jada and the sons of Shammai 1 Chronicles 2:32 2 Occurrences |
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