Strong's Lexicon Besodeyah: Besodeiah Original Word: בְּסוֹדֵיָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root סוֹד (sod), meaning "council" or "secret," combined with יָה (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of God. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Besodeiah, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of divine council or secret can be related to Greek terms like μυστήριον (mystērion, Strong's G3466), meaning "mystery" or "secret." Usage: Besodeiah is a proper name used in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "In the council of Yah" or "Yahweh's secret." It reflects a relationship or connection with the divine council or the intimate knowledge of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names often held significant meaning and were reflective of one's relationship with God or their role within the community. The use of "Yah" in a name indicates a theophoric element, signifying a connection to Yahweh. The concept of "sod" or "council" is significant in the Hebrew Bible, often referring to the intimate and secretive counsel of God, which is shared with His prophets or chosen individuals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Besodeiah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּסוֺדְיָה֑ proper name, masculine (? in the secret of Yah) Israelite in Nehemiah's time Nehemiah 3:6. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Besodeiah From cowd and Yahh with prepositional prefix; in (the) counsel of Jehovah; Besodejah, an Israelite -- Besodeiah. see HEBREW cowd see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations בְּסֽוֹדְיָ֑ה בסודיה bə·sō·wḏ·yāh besodYah bəsōwḏyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:6 HEB: וּמְשֻׁלָּ֖ם בֶּן־ בְּסֽוֹדְיָ֑ה הֵ֣מָּה קֵר֔וּהוּ NAS: the son of Besodeiah repaired KJV: the son of Besodeiah; they laid the beams INT: and Meshullam the son of Besodeiah they laid 1 Occurrence |
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