Strong's Lexicon modaath: Kindred, Relative, Acquaintance Original Word: מוֹדַעַת Word Origin: Derived from the root יָדַע (yada), meaning "to know." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of kinship and acquaintance can be related to Greek terms such as συγγενής (syngenēs - G4773), meaning "relative" or "kinsman." Usage: The term "modaath" refers to a person who is a relative or an acquaintance. It is used to describe familial or social connections, emphasizing the relational aspect of knowing someone within a community or family structure. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, family and kinship were central to social structure and identity. The concept of "modaath" reflects the importance of these relationships, which were often tied to land inheritance, social support, and religious obligations. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on community and familial bonds, which were seen as extensions of one's identity and responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yada Definition kindred, kinship NASB Translation kinsman (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מֹדַ֫עַת] noun feminine kindred, kinship — singular suffix מֹדַעְתָּנוּ Ruth 3:2 is not Boaz (of) our kindred ? Strong's Exhaustive Concordance kindred From yada'; acquaintance -- kindred. see HEBREW yada' Forms and Transliterations מֹֽדַעְתָּ֔נוּ מדעתנו mō·ḏa‘·tā·nū mōḏa‘tānū modaTanuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ruth 3:2 HEB: הֲלֹ֥א בֹ֙עַז֙ מֹֽדַעְתָּ֔נוּ אֲשֶׁ֥ר הָיִ֖ית NAS: is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose KJV: And now [is] not Boaz of our kindred, with whose maidens INT: is not Boaz our kinsman whose become 1 Occurrence |
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