יְדִדוּת
ye.di.dut
beloved
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, ye.di.dut (Strong's number: H3033), has a very specific meaning - it is defined as "beloved." This term falls within the category of Emotion & Attitude, suggesting it is closely tied to feelings and relationships. The word appears only once in the Bible, which is a relatively rare occurrence for a given term in the Hebrew language. However, this unique instance highlights the significance of the word in this particular context. Since the term is so focused on the idea of being "beloved," it is likely to be used in a relational or emotional setting, possibly in reference to someone's affection for another person. Given its narrow usage, ye.di.dut likely holds a special place in the passage where it is used, conveying a strong emotional connection and possibly even intimacy between individuals.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text