אַרְדּוֹן
𐤀𐤓𐤃𐤅𐤍
Aredon
H715 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name designating a male individual of Israelite lineage; specifically, Ardon is listed as a descendant in the genealogy of Caleb of the tribe of Judah (1 Chronicles 2:18). The term does not function as a common noun, but as a personal name within the narrative context.
Semantic Range
personal name (Ardon), possibly 'wanderer' or derived from concept of roaming/descending; no attested common noun usage
Root / Etymology
From the root ארד, which is rare or uncertain but related lexically to אַרְדְּ (ʼard), potentially meaning to wander, roam, or descent. The derivation may indicate a quality or characteristic associated with movement, but for the personal name Ardon the specific nuance is uncertain.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ardon appears exclusively in genealogical lists pertaining to the Judahite clan. The name is constructed in the style of many ancient West Semitic personal names, possibly indicating a quality (such as wandering or descent), but the exact implication is unclear due to the rarity of the root in attested Hebrew usage. There is no evidence that the name was used with ethnic, religious, or geographic connotation beyond familial identification. Modern English Bibles transliterate the name as 'Ardon,' following the Hebrew pronunciation, but often do not reflect the potential etymological nuances. The term does not carry the later meanings attached to related roots or names and does not appear outside genealogical contexts. No significant semantic development is attested across different periods; the usage is confined to a single genealogical record.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as אַרְדְּ; roaming; Ardon, an Israelite; Ardon.
Bantu Hebrew
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ארד (ʾ-r-d) — to wander, roam, descend (uncertain)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H714 | אַרְדְּ | Ard |
| H716 | אַרְדִּי | the Ard-clansman |
| H720 | אֲרוֹד | to Arod |
| H721 | אַרְוָדִי | the Arvadite |
| H722 | אֲרוֹדִי | the Arodite |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H715-01 |
וְ/אַרְדּֽוֹן | vearedon | HC/Np |
and Ardon | Ardon | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H715-01 |
1 Chronicles 2:18 | וְ/אַרְדּֽוֹן | vearedon | HC/Np |
and Ardon | Ardon |