עוֹדֵד
𐤏𐤅𐤃𐤃
Oded
H5752 noun
SILEX Entry
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.
Bantu Hebrew
No Bantu Hebrew comparisons have been recorded for this word yet.
Root Family
עוד (Oded) — to appoint, witness, testify
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H5712 | עֵדָה | appointed assembly of |
| H5713 | עֵדָה | his witness-assemblies |
| H5750 | עוֹד | still; again; further |
| H5751 | עוֹד | still |
| H8584 | תְּעוּדָה | the attestation-record |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5752-01 |
עוֹדֵ֔ד | oded | HNp |
Oded | Encourager | Oded | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H5752-01 |
2 Chronicles 15:1 | עוֹדֵ֔ד | oded | HNp |
Oded | Encourager | Oded |
H5752-01 |
2 Chronicles 15:8 | עֹדֵ֣ד | oded | HNp |
Oded | Encourager | Oded |
H5752-01 |
2 Chronicles 28:9 | עֹדֵ֣ד | oded | HNp |
Oded | Encourager | Oded |