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H3085

יְהוֹעַדָּה

Yᵉhôwʻaddâh /yeh-ho-ad-daw'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom יְהֹוָה and עָדָה
MeaningJehovah-adorned; Jehoaddah, an Israelite
KJV usageJehoada.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yᵉhôwʻaddâh — 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 Yᵉhôwʻaddâh, represented by H3085, is a proper name meaning Jehovah-adorned. This name appears 2 times within 1 unique verse in the Bible, identifying a specific Israelite named Jehoada.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The use of H3085 is confined to a genealogical context. It appears in the biblical narrative solely to establish the lineage of an individual. In its only occurrence, the text states, "And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri" 1 Chronicles 8:36. This places Yᵉhôwʻaddâh firmly within a historical record of ancestry, identifying him as the son of Ahaz and the father of three sons.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words provide context for the lineage of Yᵉhôwʻaddâh:

  • H271 ʼÂchâz (possessor; Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite; Ahaz): This name identifies the father of Jehoadah, linking him to the royal line of Judah 1 Chronicles 8:36.
  • H3205 yâlad (to bear young; causatively, to beget; ...specifically, to show lineage): This verb is crucial as it establishes the direct paternal relationship between Ahaz and Jehoadah, and subsequently between Jehoadah and his own sons, forming the structure of the genealogy 1 Chronicles 8:36.

Theological Significance

While appearing only in a list of names, the identity of H3085 carries significance based on its context and composition.

  • Divine Association in Naming: The name Yᵉhôwʻaddâh itself, meaning "Jehovah-adorned," reflects a common practice of embedding the name of God within a personal name, likely to signify piety or a desired blessing.
  • Genealogical Marker: Its exclusive function is to mark an individual's place in history. The use of the verb yâlad H3205 to "show lineage" highlights the biblical importance of recording ancestry and heritage 1 Chronicles 8:36.
  • Royal Lineage: As the son of ʼÂchâz H271, a king of Judah, Jehoadah is part of Israel's royal history, even if his own story is not elaborated upon 1 Chronicles 8:36.

Summary

In summary, H3085 is the proper name Yᵉhôwʻaddâh, meaning "Jehovah-adorned." Its role in scripture is not narrative but documentary, serving as a vital link in the genealogical record of the line of King Ahaz. The name illustrates how even individuals mentioned only in passing contribute to the larger biblical framework of lineage and history, carrying theological meaning in their very name.

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 2 occurrences, 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.

  • יְהוֹעַדָּה

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.

H271 אָחָז from אָחַז; possessor; Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite; Ahaz. H3205 יָלַד a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bea

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.