The meaning of “הוֹדִיָּה”
Understanding Hôwdîyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a form of הוֹדַוְיָה Hodijah. - § Hodijah = "my majesty is Jehovah" - Hodijah, the name of three Israelites 1) a Levite ...
הוֹדִיָּה
a form of הוֹדַוְיָה Hodijah. - § Hodijah = "my majesty is Jehovah" - Hodijah, the name of three Israelites 1) a Levite in the time of Ezra and Nehemiah 2) another Levite at the same time 3) a chief of the people at the same time
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 8:7 | “Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.” Word: הוֹדִיָּה (Hôwdîyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 9:5 | “Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the Lord your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” Word: הוֹדִיָּה (Hôwdîyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:10 | “And their brethren, Shebaniah, Hodijah, Kelita, Pelaiah, Hanan,” Word: הוֹדִיָּה (Hôwdîyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:13 | “Hodijah, Bani, Beninu.” Word: הוֹדִיָּה (Hôwdîyâh) | |
| Nehemiah 10:18 | “Hodijah, Hashum, Bezai,” Word: הוֹדִיָּה (Hôwdîyâh) |