449. Elidad

Lexicon

Elidad: Elidad

Original Word: אֱלִידָד
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Eliydad
Pronunciation: eh-lee-dahd
Phonetic Spelling: (el-ee-dawd')
Definition: Elidad
Meaning: Elidad

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Elidad

From the same as 'Eldad; God of (his) love; Elidad, an Israelite -- Elidad.

see HEBREW 'Eldad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as Eldad
Definition
"God has loved," an Isr. name
NASB Translation
Elidad (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew roots אֵל (El, meaning "God") and יָדַד (yadad, meaning "has loved" or "has befriended").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Elidad, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context.

Usage: Elidad is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Elidad is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Numbers. He is identified as one of the leaders appointed by Moses to assist in the division of the Promised Land among the tribes of Israel. Elidad is described as the son of Chislon and represents the tribe of Benjamin in this significant task.

In Numbers 34:21 (BSB), Elidad is listed among the leaders chosen for the distribution of the land: "The leader from the tribe of Benjamin is Elidad son of Chislon." This appointment highlights his role and importance within the tribal structure of Israel during the period of conquest and settlement in Canaan.

The name Elidad reflects a theophoric element, incorporating the divine name "El," which is a common feature in Hebrew names, signifying a relationship or attribute associated with God. The meaning "God has loved" or "God is a friend" suggests a personal or communal acknowledgment of divine favor or friendship.

Elidad's role in the biblical narrative, though brief, underscores the organized and divinely guided process of land allocation among the Israelites, ensuring that each tribe received its inheritance according to God's promises.

Forms and Transliterations

אֱלִידָ֖ד אלידד ’ĕ·lî·ḏāḏ ’ĕlîḏāḏ eliDad

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 34:21
HEB: לְמַטֵּ֣ה בִנְיָמִ֔ן אֱלִידָ֖ד בֶּן־ כִּסְלֽוֹן׃
NAS: of Benjamin, Elidad the son
KJV: of Benjamin, Elidad the son
INT: of the tribe of Benjamin Elidad the son of Chislon

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 449
1 Occurrence

’ĕ·lî·ḏāḏ — 1 Occ.