The meaning of “יָחַד”
Understanding yâchad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
join, unite. - to be (or become) one 1) to join, unite, be joined, be united 1a) (Qal) to be united 1b) (Piel) to unite
יָחַד
join, unite. - to be (or become) one 1) to join, unite, be joined, be united 1a) (Qal) to be united 1b) (Piel) to unite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:6 | “O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.” Word: יָחַד (yâchad) | |
| Psalms 86:11 | “Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.” Word: יָחַד (yâchad) | |
| Isaiah 14:20 | “Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.” Word: יָחַד (yâchad) |