בְּסוֹדְיָ֑ה
be.so.de.yah
Besodeiah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "בְּסוֹדְיָ֑ה" (be.so.de.yah) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It appears only once in the Bible, suggesting that it is a unique and individual name. The name "Besodeiah" likely has a personal significance to the person or family it belongs to, but without further context, its meaning and origin remain unclear. In the biblical text, proper names often carry cultural, historical, or familial significance, reflecting the identity and relationships of the individuals they represent. The rarity of this name in the biblical text limits its broader significance, but its inclusion in the sacred text may imply that the person or family associated with it held some importance or played a notable role in the community or narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text