Original Word: יְדִיד
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ydiyd
Pronunciation: yah-DEED
Phonetic Spelling: (yed-eed')
Definition: Beloved, dear, loved one
Meaning: loved

amiable, well-beloved, loves

From the same as dowd; loved -- amiable, (well-)beloved, loves.

see HEBREW dowd

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
beloved
NASB Translation
beloved (5), lovely (1), well-beloved (2).

[יָדִיד] adjective (poetry) beloved (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic ) — construct יְדִיד Deuteronomy 33:12; suffix לִידִידִי Isaiah 5:1 (twice in verse); Jeremiah 11:15; לִידִידוֺ Psalm 127:2; plural suffix יְדִידֶיךָ Psalm 60:7; Psalm 108:7; feminine יְדִידֹת Psalm 45:1; יְדִידוֺת Psalm 84:2; —

1 my beloved, used by prophets of ׳י under figure of husbandman Isaiah 5:1 (twice in verse); so my (thy, his) beloved Jeremiah 11:15; Psalm 60:7 = Psalm 108:7Psalm 2; beloved, of Benjamin as beloved by ׳י Deuteronomy 33:12.

2 lovely, מַהיְּֿדִידוֺת מִשְׁכְּנוֺתֶיךָ Psalm 84:2 how lovely are thy habitations !

3 feminine plural as abstract substantive שִׁיר יְדִידֹת Psalm 45:1 = a song of love.

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָדִיד (yadid), which means "beloved" or "loved."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G25 (ἀγαπάω, agapaō): This Greek term is often translated as "to love" and is used in the New Testament to describe the selfless, sacrificial love that is central to Christian teaching.
• G27 (ἀγαπητός, agapētos): This Greek word means "beloved" and is frequently used in the New Testament to refer to individuals who are dearly loved, particularly in the context of God's love for His people or the love among believers.

The Hebrew concept of יְדִיד (Yedid) aligns with these Greek terms, as both convey a profound sense of love and affection, whether in divine or human relationships.

Usage: The word יְדִיד appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often used to describe a person who is dearly loved or cherished. It is used both in literal and metaphorical senses, referring to individuals or groups who are favored or held in high regard.

Context: • יְדִיד (Yedid) is a term that encapsulates the concept of being dearly loved or cherished. It is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to describe the intimate relationship between God and His people, as well as the affection between individuals.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, יְדִיד is translated as "beloved" or "loved." For example, in Deuteronomy 33:12, it is used to describe the tribe of Benjamin: "About Benjamin he said: 'May the beloved of the LORD rest secure in Him; God shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between His shoulders.'"
• The term is also found in the Psalms, where it is used to express the deep love and favor of God towards His chosen ones. In Psalm 127:2, it is written: "In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for bread to eat—for He gives sleep to His beloved."
• יְדִיד is a word that emphasizes the special bond and favor bestowed upon individuals or groups, highlighting the relational aspect of love in the biblical narrative.

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