Original Word: יִגְדַּלְיָהוּ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yigdalyahuw
Pronunciation: yig-dal-yah-hoo
Phonetic Spelling: (yig-dal-yaw'-hoo)
Definition: Yigdalyahu
Meaning: Jigdaljah

Igdaliah

From gadal and Yahh; magnified of Jah; Jigdaljah, an Israelite -- Igdaliah.

see HEBREW gadal

see HEBREW Yahh

Word Origin
from gadal and Yah
Definition
"Yah is great," an Isr. prophet
NASB Translation
Igdaliah (1).

יִגְדַּלְיָ֫הוּ proper name, masculine (Yah(u) is great) a prophet of the age of Josiah Jeremiah 35:4.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root גָּדַל (gādal), meaning "to grow" or "to become great," combined with יָהּ (Yah), a shortened form of Yahweh, the name of the God of Israel.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jigdaljah, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of God's greatness is echoed in various Greek terms used in the New Testament, such as μεγαλύνω (megalynō), meaning "to magnify" or "to exalt," which aligns with the thematic element of magnifying Yahweh present in the name Jigdaljah.

Usage: Jigdaljah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Jigdaljah is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community. He is identified as the father of a certain Adonijah, who is listed among the descendants of the tribe of Benjamin. The name appears in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, highlighting the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and Judah. The mention of Jigdaljah in the genealogies underscores the continuity of the Israelite lineage and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people. The name itself, meaning "Yahweh is great," reflects a theocentric worldview, emphasizing the greatness and sovereignty of God in the lives of His people. The reference to Jigdaljah can be found in 1 Chronicles 3:22, where the genealogical records serve to establish the legitimacy and heritage of the post-exilic community.

יִגְדַּלְיָ֖הוּ יגדליהו yiḡ·dal·yā·hū yigdalYahu yiḡdalyāhūInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts