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H3012

יִגְדַּלְיָהוּ

Yigdalyâhûw /yig-dal-yaw'-hoo/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom גָּדַל and יָהּ
Meaningmagnified of Jah; Jigdaljah, an Israelite
KJV usageIgdaliah.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yigdalyâhûw — 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 Yigdalyâhûw, represented by H3012, is the name of an Israelite, Igdaliah. The name itself means "magnified of Jah." It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, making it a highly specific reference.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The single biblical reference to H3012 occurs in Jeremiah 35:4. In this narrative, Igdaliah is identified as the father of Hanan. The prophet Jeremiah brings a group into a chamber H3957 in the house H1004 of the LORD H3068 that belongs to the sons H1121 of Hanan. The verse explicitly describes Igdaliah as "a man H376 of God H430," which signals his recognized status and piety.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the context of Igdaliah's identity:

  • H376 ʼîysh (a man): This term is used to give Igdaliah the honorable designation "a man of God," setting him apart as an individual of spiritual importance Jeremiah 35:4.
  • H430 ʼĕlôhîym (God): This word defines the object of Igdaliah's devotion. Being called a "man of God" Jeremiah 35:4 establishes his direct connection to the supreme God.
  • H1121 bên (a son): This word is crucial for understanding Igdaliah's role in the narrative, establishing him as the father of Hanan, whose own sons had a place in the house of the LORD Jeremiah 35:4.
  • H3068 Yᵉhôvâh (the LORD): The foundation of Igdaliah's name ("Jah") is a form of this sacred name for God. The entire scene takes place in the "house of the LORD," tying both his name and his family's location to God Jeremiah 35:4.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H3012 is seen entirely within its single context:

  • A Name of Worship: The name Yigdalyâhûw, "magnified of Jah," is a theological statement in itself. It suggests an identity and purpose centered on exalting Yᵉhôvâh H3068.
  • A Title of Honor: The description "a man H376 of God H430" is a significant title, indicating a life of faithfulness and a close relationship with God Jeremiah 35:4.
  • A Legacy of Service: Though mentioned only briefly, Igdaliah's legacy is implied through his family's position. His descendants occupied a chamber H3957 in the Lord's house, near the princes H8269 and the keeper H8104 of the door H5592, suggesting a trusted role within the sacred functions of the temple.

Summary

In summary, Yigdalyâhûw H3012 provides a powerful example of how a single mention in scripture can convey significant meaning. Igdaliah is defined not by his actions but by his name, "magnified of Jah," and his title, "man of God." His sole appearance serves to establish the honorable lineage of his son, Hanan, whose family was evidently dedicated to the service of the Lord's house Jeremiah 35:4.

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.

  • יִגְדַּלְיָהוּ

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.

H3957 לִשְׁכָּה from an unused root of uncertain meaning; a room in a building (whether for storage, eating, or lodging); chamber, parlo H1004 בַּיִת probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, d H3068 יְהֹוָה from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹו H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H376 אִישׁ contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male pe H430 אֱלֹהִים plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article)

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 Jeremiah — 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.