3164. Yachdiy'el

Lexicon

Yachdiy'el: Jediael

Original Word: יַחְדִּיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yachdiy'el
Pronunciation: yahk-dee-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (yakh-dee-ale')
Definition: Jediael
Meaning: Jachdiel

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jahdiel

From yachad and 'el; unity of God; Jachdiel, an Israelite -- Jahdiel.

see HEBREW yachad

see HEBREW 'el

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יַחְדִּיאֵל proper name, masculine (God giveth joy) a chief man in Manasseh 1 Chronicles 5:24, ᵐ5 Ιελιηλ, A ᵐ5^L Ιεδιηλ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָחַד (yachad), meaning "to unite" or "to join," combined with אֵל (El), meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the name Jachdiel, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. However, the concept of divine joy or unity can be related to Greek terms such as χαρά (chara, meaning "joy") or ἕνωσις (henosis, meaning "unity"), though these are not direct translations of the name Jachdiel.

Usage: Jachdiel is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Jachdiel is a name found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Manasseh. It appears in 1 Chronicles 5:24, where Jachdiel is listed among the leaders of the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead. The name reflects a theophoric element, incorporating "El," a common reference to God in Hebrew names, indicating a divine aspect or blessing associated with the individual.
• Biblical Context: In 1 Chronicles 5:24, Jachdiel is mentioned alongside other leaders, described as "mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families." This context suggests that Jachdiel was a person of significant standing and influence within his tribe, contributing to the military and social leadership of the community.
• Cultural and Historical Significance: The inclusion of Jachdiel in the genealogical records highlights the importance of lineage and leadership in ancient Israelite society. Names like Jachdiel, which incorporate elements of divine reference, underscore the cultural emphasis on the relationship between the people and their God, reflecting a belief in divine favor and guidance.

Forms and Transliterations

וְיַחְדִּיאֵ֗ל ויחדיאל veyachdiEl wə·yaḥ·dî·’êl wəyaḥdî’êl

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 5:24
HEB: וְיִרְמְיָ֨ה וְהוֹדַוְיָ֜ה וְיַחְדִּיאֵ֗ל אֲנָשִׁים֙ גִּבּ֣וֹרֵי
NAS: Hodaviah and Jahdiel, mighty
KJV: and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty
INT: Jeremiah Hodaviah and Jahdiel men mighty

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3164
1 Occurrence

wə·yaḥ·dî·’êl — 1 Occ.