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H3163

יַחְדוֹ

Yachdôw /yakh-doe'/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom יַחַד with pronominal suffix
Meaninghis unity, i.e. (adverb) together; Jachdo, an Israelite
KJV usageJahdo.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yachdôw — 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 name Jahdo, represented by H3163, identifies a specific Israelite. Derived from a root meaning "his unity" or "together," this name appears just 1 time in 1 unique verse in the entire Bible. Its singular appearance is for the purpose of genealogical record-keeping.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole context for H3163 is within a detailed ancestral list in the book of Chronicles. Jahdo is named as an individual in the lineage of the children of Abihail. He is identified specifically as the father of Jeshishai and the son of Buz 1 Chronicles 5:14. His inclusion serves to establish a clear line of descent within this particular family group.

Related Words & Concepts

Jahdo's identity is established through his relationships with other individuals mentioned in the same passage:

  • H1121 bên (a son): This word is the structural basis for the entire genealogy, repeated to connect each generation. It signifies the building of a family name through a literal and figurative relationship.
  • H938 Bûwz (Buz): This is the name of Jahdo's father, placing Jahdo in a specific generational slot within the lineage 1 Chronicles 5:14.
  • H3454 Yᵉshîyshây (Jeshishai): Defined as "aged," this is the name of Jahdo's son, continuing the family line forward from Jahdo 1 Chronicles 5:14.
  • H1568 Gilʻâd (Gilead): The name of Jahdo's great-great-grandfather, linking this family line to a significant Israelite figure and region 1 Chronicles 5:14.

Theological Significance

The significance of H3163 is entirely historical and genealogical, rather than theological. Its importance lies in what its inclusion represents:

  • Genealogical Precision: Jahdo's name serves as a vital link in a chain of lineage, demonstrating the importance of maintaining precise family records. He is fixed in the record as the son of Buz 1 Chronicles 5:14.
  • Historical Continuity: By being named, Jahdo contributes to the unbroken historical account of his family line, which is part of the larger narrative of Israel's tribes documented in Chronicles.
  • Personal Identity: The existence of the name Jahdo affirms the biblical practice of recording individuals, not just major figures, as part of the collective story of God's people.

Summary

In summary, H3163 refers to an Israelite man named Jahdo. He is mentioned only once in scripture, not for any great deed, but as a crucial part of a genealogical record. His presence in 1 Chronicles 5:14 underscores the value the biblical authors placed on lineage, heritage, and the specific identity of each person within the larger family 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.

  • יַחְדּוֹ

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.

H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H938 בּוּז the same as בּוּז; Buz, the name of a son of Nahor, and of an Israelite; Buz. H3454 יְשִׁישָׁי from יָשִׁישׁ; aged; Jeshishai, an Israelite; Jeshishai. H1568 גִּלְעָד probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite.

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.