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H1936

הוֹד

Hôwd /hode/ Ask about this word
Rootthe same as הוֹד
MeaningHod, an Israelite
KJV usageHod.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Hôwd — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Hôwd, represented by H1936, is defined as Hod, an Israelite. It is a proper name that appears only 1 time across 1 unique verse in the Bible, serving the specific function of identifying an individual in a genealogy.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole biblical appearance of H1936 is within a genealogical list in the book of 1 Chronicles. The verse simply names a series of individuals: "Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera" 1 Chronicles 7:37. In this context, Hod is listed as an Israelite, contributing to the detailed ancestral records that are a key feature of the book.

Related Words & Concepts

The individuals listed alongside H1936 in its only scriptural mention provide the complete context for the name:

  • H1221 Betser: Defined as Bezer, this name refers to both an Israelite and a place in Palestine.
  • H8037 Shammâʼ: Shamma, an Israelite.
  • H8030 Shilshâh: Shilshah, an Israelite.
  • H3506 Yithrân: The name of an Edomite and of an Israelite, also known as Ithran.
  • H878 Bᵉʼêrâʼ: Beera, an Israelite.

Theological Significance

The significance of H1936 is rooted in its contribution to the scriptural record of lineage.

  • Genealogical Marker: The name Hod functions as a specific marker in the ancestral line recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:37.
  • Preservation of Identity: Its inclusion, though brief, demonstrates the importance placed on chronicling the individuals and families that constituted the tribes of Israel.
  • Historical Record: The mention of Hod is part of the larger biblical project of maintaining a detailed and continuous account of Israelite history and ancestry.

Summary

In summary, H1936 is the proper name Hod, which appears once in the Old Testament. Its role is exclusively genealogical, identifying a specific Israelite individual in the lineage presented in 1 Chronicles. The name's singular mention highlights the meticulous nature of the biblical authors in preserving the historical and familial records of Israel.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1221 בֶּצֶר the same as בֶּצֶר, an inaccessible spot; Betser, a place in Palestine; also an Israelite; Bezer. H8037 שַׁמָּא from שָׁמֵם; desolation; Shamma, an Israelite; Shamma. H8030 שִׁלְשָׁה feminine from the same as שֶׁלֶשׁ; triplication; Shilshah, an Israelite; Shilshah. H3506 יִתְרָן from יָתַר; excellent; Jithran, the name of an Edomite and of an Israelite; Ithran. H878 בְּאֵרָא from בְּאֵר; a well; Beera, an Israelite; Beera.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.