The meaning of “יָדָה”
Understanding yâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). - physically, to throw (a stone, an a...
יָדָה
cast (out), (make) confess(-ion), praise, shoot, (give) thank(-ful, -s, -sgiving). - physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away - especially to revere or worship (with extended hands) - intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands) 1) to throw, shoot, cast 1a) (Qal) to shoot (arrows) 1b) (Piel) to cast, cast down, throw down 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give thanks, laud, praise 1c2) to confess, confess (the name of God) 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to confess (sin) 1d2) to give thanks
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:8 | “Judah, thou art he whom thy brethren shall praise: thy hand shall be in the neck of thine enemies; thy father’s children shall bow down before thee.” Word: יָדָה (yâdâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:50 | “Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.” Word: יָדָה (yâdâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:6 | “And the priests waited on their offices: the Levites also with instruments of musick of the Lord, which David the king had made to praise the Lord, because his mercy endureth for ever, when David praised by their ministry; and the priests sounded trumpets before them, and all Israel stood.” Word: יָדָה (yâdâh) | |
| Job 40:14 | “Then will I also confess unto thee that thine own right hand can save thee.” Word: יָדָה (yâdâh) | |
| Isaiah 25:1 | “O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.” Word: יָדָה (yâdâh) |
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Theological Word Study: Confess
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: To confess, praise, give thanks
The Hebrew yadah (יָדָה) means to confess or give thanks—acknowledging truth openly. 'He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy' (Proverbs 28:13).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: To confess, acknowledge, agree
The Greek homologeo (ὁμολογέω) means to say the same thing—agreeing with God about sin or truth. 'If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins' (1 John 1:9).