3054. yahad

Lexicon

yahad: To unite, to join, to be united

Original Word: יָהַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yahad
Pronunciation: yah-had'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-had')
Definition: To unite, to join, to be united
Meaning: to Judaize, become Jewish

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

become Jews

Denominative from a form corresponding to Yhuwd; to Judaize, i.e. Become Jewish -- become Jews.

see HEBREW Yhuwd

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from Yehudah
Definition
to become a Jew
NASB Translation
became Jews (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[יהד] verb see below יִהוּדָה below

[יהד] verbdenominative Hithpa`el become a Jew — only participle מִתְיַהֲדִים Esther 8:17 many of the people of the land were becoming Jews.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A denominative verb derived from the Hebrew root יְהוּדָה (Yehudah), meaning "Judah" or "Jew."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2450 (Ἰουδαΐζω • Ioudaizō): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of living according to Jewish customs or compelling others to do so. It is notably used in Galatians 2:14, where Paul confronts Peter for compelling Gentiles to Judaize.
• G4059 (περιτέμνω • peritemnō): While not a direct equivalent, this term refers to the act of circumcision, a key Jewish practice. It is often discussed in the context of Judaizing, as circumcision was a significant issue in the early church regarding the inclusion of Gentile believers.

In summary, יָהַד (Yahad) encapsulates the concept of adopting Jewish identity and practices, a theme that resonates throughout both the Old and New Testaments, particularly in discussions about religious identity and cultural integration.

Usage: The term is used to describe the act of adopting Jewish customs, laws, or religious practices. It is a verb that indicates the process of becoming or acting like a Jew.

Context: The Hebrew verb יָהַד (Yahad) is a rare term found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily used to describe the process of adopting Jewish customs or converting to Judaism. The root of this word is closely related to the tribe of Judah, from which the term "Jew" is derived. This verb is not frequently encountered in the Old Testament, but its concept is significant in understanding the cultural and religious identity of the Jewish people.

The act of Judaizing involves embracing the religious practices, laws, and cultural identity associated with the Jewish faith. This could include observing the Sabbath, following dietary laws, and participating in Jewish festivals and rituals. The term is often used in discussions about the identity and practices of those who were not born into the Jewish faith but chose to align themselves with it.

In the context of the New Testament, the concept of Judaizing is addressed in discussions about the early Christian church and the inclusion of Gentile believers. The apostle Paul, in particular, addresses the issue of whether Gentile converts to Christianity should be required to follow Jewish laws and customs.

Forms and Transliterations

מִֽתְיַהֲדִ֔ים מתיהדים miṯ·ya·hă·ḏîm mityahaDim miṯyahăḏîm

Englishman's Concordance

Esther 8:17
HEB: מֵֽעַמֵּ֤י הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ מִֽתְיַהֲדִ֔ים כִּֽי־ נָפַ֥ל
NAS: of the land became Jews, for the dread
KJV: of the land became Jews; for the fear
INT: the peoples of the land became for had fallen

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3054
1 Occurrence

miṯ·ya·hă·ḏîm — 1 Occ.