Strong's Lexicon dodah: Aunt Original Word: דּוֹדָה Word Origin: Derived from the root דּוֹד (dod), which generally means "beloved" or "uncle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for "aunt" in the New Testament is θεία (theia), Strong's Greek #2309, which appears in passages like Luke 1:36, referring to Elizabeth as Mary's relative. Usage: The term "dodah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a female relative, specifically an aunt. It denotes a familial relationship and is used to describe the sister of one's father or mother. The word carries connotations of kinship and familial bonds, emphasizing the importance of extended family in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, family structures were extended, and the role of an aunt was significant within the household. Aunts often played crucial roles in the upbringing and care of children, especially in times when the immediate family needed support. The extended family was a vital social unit, providing economic, emotional, and spiritual support. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on family loyalty and responsibilities, which is reflected in the use of terms like "dodah." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of dod Definition aunt NASB Translation aunt (1), father's sister (1), uncle's wife (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דֹּדָה] noun feminine aunt — only suffix דֹּדָֽתְךָ Leviticus 18:14 father's brother's wife; דֹּדָתוֺ Leviticus 20:20; Exodus 6:20 father's sister [compare Numbers 26:59]. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance aunt, father's sister, uncle's wife Feminine of dowd; an aunt -- aunt, father's sister, uncle's wife. see HEBREW dowd Forms and Transliterations דֹּ֣דָת֔וֹ דֹּֽדָתוֹ֙ דֹּדָֽתְךָ֖ דדתו דדתך dō·ḏā·ṯə·ḵā dō·ḏā·ṯōw dodateCha dōḏāṯəḵā dodaTo dōḏāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 6:20 HEB: אֶת־ יוֹכֶ֤בֶד דֹּֽדָתוֹ֙ ל֣וֹ לְאִשָּׁ֔ה NAS: married his father's sister Jochebed, KJV: him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; INT: Amram Jochebed his father's to wife bore Leviticus 18:14 Leviticus 20:20 3 Occurrences |
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