Word Study

The meaning of דֹּדָנִים

Understanding Dôdânîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

דֹּדָנִים

Phoneticdo-daw-neem'
TransliterationDôdânîym
Grammar Code
N:N--PG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or (by orthographical error) רֹדָנִים Rôdânîym (ro-daw-neem') (1 Chronicles 1:7); a plural of uncertain derivation Dodanim. - § Dodanim or Rodanim = "leaders" - Dodanites, or descendants of a son of Javan 1) sons or descendants of Javan

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 10:4

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

1 Chronicles 1:7

And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution
Genesis1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'דֹּדָנִים' deepen your understanding of Genesis 10:4?