Strong's Lexicon Yada: To know, to perceive, to understand, to acknowledge Original Word: יָדָע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1097 (γινώσκω, ginōskō) - To know, to come to know, to recognize, to perceive - G1921 (ἐπιγινώσκω, epiginōskō) - To know fully, to recognize, to become fully acquainted with Usage: The Hebrew verb "yada" primarily means "to know" in a broad sense, encompassing various forms of knowledge, understanding, and perception. It can refer to intellectual knowledge, experiential understanding, or relational intimacy. In the Bible, "yada" is used to describe knowing facts, understanding concepts, recognizing people, and having intimate relationships, including the covenantal relationship between God and His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, knowledge was not merely intellectual but deeply relational and experiential. To "know" someone often implied a close, personal relationship, sometimes even involving covenantal bonds. This understanding of knowledge is evident in the biblical narrative, where knowing God is portrayed as a relational and transformative experience. The Hebrew concept of knowledge often involved the heart and the will, not just the mind. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yada Definition "the shrewd one," a man of Judah NASB Translation Jada (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָדָע proper name, masculine (Sabean ידע, epithet of king, the knowing, shrewd one MordtZMG 1870, 37) — a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:28 (יָדָ֑ע), 1 Chronicles 2:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jada From yada'; knowing; Jada, an Israelite -- Jada. see HEBREW yada' Forms and Transliterations וְיָדָ֑ע וידע יָדָע֙ ידע veyaDa wə·yā·ḏā‘ wəyāḏā‘ yā·ḏā‘ yaDa yāḏā‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:28 HEB: אוֹנָ֖ם שַׁמַּ֣י וְיָדָ֑ע וּבְנֵ֣י שַׁמַּ֔י NAS: were Shammai and Jada. And the sons KJV: were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons INT: of Onam were Shammai and Jada and the sons of Shammai 1 Chronicles 2:32 2 Occurrences |
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