אִישְׁהוֹד
𐤀𐤉𐤔𐤄𐤅𐤃
Ishehod
H379 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Personal name: Ishhod. Identifies an individual designated 'man of majesty' or 'man of splendor.' Used as a proper name in genealogical records to indicate lineage or distinctiveness.
Semantic Range
man's name meaning 'man of majesty,' personal name in genealogical lists, bearer identified as an Israelite member of the clan of Manasseh
Root / Etymology
Compound formation from the Hebrew noun אִישׁ (ʼîš, 'man') and הוֹד (hôd, 'splendor,' 'majesty,' 'glory'). The resulting name means 'man of splendor' or 'man of majesty.' The elements are common in the formation of ancient Israelite names, which often joined terms denoting identity (man, son, etc.) with descriptive or attributive nouns.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The name אִישְׁהוֹד (Ishhod) occurs in genealogical texts (notably 1 Chronicles 7:18), marking an individual listed among the descendants of Manasseh. As with many theophoric and descriptive ancient Hebrew names, it indicates something of the status or hoped-for qualities of the bearer—here emphasizing dignity, value, or perhaps social standing. The two elements, אִישׁ ('man') and הוֹד ('splendor'), are frequently found in compound names in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting cultural preferences for meaningful names. In English translations, the name is typically rendered in transliterated form, but sometimes interpreted in marginal notes as 'man of majesty' or similar. The term does not carry broader social or political connotations beyond its use as a personal name in the genealogical context; it is not a title nor an ethnic or tribal designation. Its presence is limited to lists of descendants, and it does not denote a group, location, or role. See also related names formed with אִישׁ or הוֹד, e.g., Ishhodiah or Jehoiada.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from אִישׁ and הוֹד; man of renown; Ishod, an Israelite; Ishod.
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איש הוד (ʾ-y-š / h-w-d) — man, splendor, majesty, glory
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H379-01 |
אִישְׁה֔וֹד | ishehod | HNp |
Ishhod | Man of Majesty | Ishehod | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H379-01 |
1 Chronicles 7:18 | אִישְׁה֔וֹד | ishehod | HNp |
Ishhod | Man of Majesty | Ishehod |