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עוֹדֵד

𐤏𐤅𐤃𐤃

Oded

H5752 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עוד to support, encourage, bear witness, restore

Definition

Proper noun designating two different individuals named ʻÔwdêd in biblical texts; likely carries the sense of 'one who encourages, supports, or bears witness' based on its verbal root. In context, the name signifies a person associated with encouragement, exhortation, or assistance.

Semantic Range

one who encourages, exhorter, supporter, upholder, prophet named Oded

Root / Etymology

From the Hebrew root עוּד (ʿ-w-d), meaning 'to support, encourage, bear witness, or restore.' The formation עוֹדֵד is a Qal active participle form, typically meaning 'one who encourages' or 'one who bears witness.' It is used as a personal name in the biblical narratives.

Historical & Contextual Notes

עוֹדֵד (ʻÔwdêd) appears as a personal name for two individuals in the Hebrew Bible: (1) the father of the prophet Azariah (2 Chronicles 15:1) and (2) a prophet who exhorted the returning Israelite captives (2 Chronicles 28:9-15). Both figures are associated with encouragement or exhortation. The core meaning of the root עוּד is broader than simple reiteration, encompassing ideas of support, restoration, and upholding, which are conceptually reflected in the personal name. English translations typically render the name as 'Oded' without elaborating on its meaning. The significance of the name would have resonated with ancient audiences as reflecting a characteristic or mission of the bearer—particularly in the context of prophetic exhortation. There is no direct theological or religious connotation attached to the name itself in the biblical texts. Oded is distinct from related names such as עוֹזֵר (ʿÔzêr, 'helper') or מְנַחֵם (Menahem, 'comforter'), but the concepts partially overlap in the field of encouragement and support.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

or עֹדֵד; from עוּד; reiteration; Oded, the name of two Israelites; Oded.

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Root Family

עוד (ʿ-w-d) — support, encourage, bear witness, restore

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3034 יָדָה still him
H5704 עַד while still
H5707 עֵד witness
H5709 עֲדָא appointed assembly of
H5712 עֵדָה appointed assembly of

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5752-01 עוֹדֵ֔ד oded HNp Oded Encourager 3

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5752-01 2 Chronicles 15:1 עוֹדֵ֔ד oded HNp Oded Encourager
H5752-01 2 Chronicles 15:8 עֹדֵ֣ד oded HNp Oded Encourager
H5752-01 2 Chronicles 28:9 עֹדֵ֣ד oded HNp Oded Encourager
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