Original Word: הוֹדִיָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Howdiyah
Pronunciation: ho-dee-YAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ho-dee-yaw')
Definition: Hodiah
Meaning: Hodijah

Hodijah

A form of Howdavyah; Hodijah, the name of three Israelites -- Hodijah.

see HEBREW Howdavyah

Word Origin
from the same as hod and from Yah
Definition
"my splendor is Yah," the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Hodiah (6).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָדָה (yadah), meaning "to praise" or "to give thanks."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Hodijah in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, Greek names with similar meanings or functions in the New Testament might include those that incorporate elements of praise or thanksgiving to God, though they would not be direct translations.

Usage: Hodijah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Hodijah appears in the context of post-exilic Israel, specifically in the books of Nehemiah. The name is associated with individuals who were part of the community that returned from Babylonian exile and were involved in the religious and civic restoration of Jerusalem.
• In Nehemiah 8:7, Hodijah is listed among the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it to the assembly. This indicates his role in the religious education and spiritual renewal of the people.
• Nehemiah 9:5 mentions Hodijah as one of the Levites who led the people in a prayer of confession and worship, highlighting his involvement in leading communal worship and repentance.
• The name Hodijah reflects a common practice in Hebrew culture of incorporating the name of God (Yahweh) into personal names, signifying a relationship with or attributes of God.

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