Strong's Lexicon Yoed: Yoed Original Word: יוֹעֵד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָעַד (ya'ad), meaning "to appoint" or "to designate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Yoed, the concept of appointment or designation is reflected in Greek words such as καθίστημι (kathistēmi - Strong's Greek 2525), meaning "to appoint" or "to set." Usage: The name Yoed is understood to mean "appointed" or "designated." In the context of Hebrew names, it often signifies someone who has been set apart for a specific purpose or role by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given with the hope or expectation of a person's future role or character. The root יָעַד (ya'ad) is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of appointing or designating someone for a task or position. This reflects the belief in divine providence and purpose in the lives of individuals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Yhvh and ed Definition "the LORD is a witness," a Benjamite NASB Translation Joed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺעֵד proper name, masculine ᵐ5 Ἰωαδ (׳י is a witness) a Benjamite Nehemiah 11:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joed Apparently the active participle of ya'ad; appointer; Joed, an Israelite -- Joed. see HEBREW ya'ad Forms and Transliterations יוֹעֵ֡ד יועד yō·w·‘êḏ yoEd yōw‘êḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 11:7 HEB: מְשֻׁלָּ֡ם בֶּן־ יוֹעֵ֡ד בֶּן־ פְּדָיָה֩ NAS: the son of Joed, the son KJV: the son of Joed, the son INT: of Meshullam the son of Joed the son of Pedaiah 1 Occurrence |