אֹ֫הַד (o.had)
o.had
Ohad
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ohad, meaning "unity" or "togetherness," appears in the genealogies of the tribe of Simeon. It identifies a specific individual who lived during the period when Jacob’s family settled in Egypt and later wandered in the wilderness. The sources trace him as the son of Simeon and grandson of Jacob, placing him within the second generation of Israelites born outside Canaan.
Ohad is mentioned only twice in Scripture: once in Genesis 46:10 as part of the list of names entering Egypt, and again in Exodus 6:16 within a genealogical record. While his personal story is not detailed, his name serves as a linguistic marker of family cohesion. In a context where the twelve tribes were growing into large clans, names like Ohad reflected values of solidarity and shared identity among the descendants of Jacob.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ohad appears in two brief lists within Scripture, marking a specific ancestor in the tribe of Simeon. While the text does not record his personal deeds or conversations, its inclusion highlights how God keeps detailed records of every individual within His people. These genealogies are not merely dry lists; they affirm that each person has a place in the unfolding story of redemption.
For your faith, this offers comfort in knowing that you are known and remembered by name. Just as Ohad was counted among those who went to Egypt and later remained part of Israel’s lineage, your life is woven into God’s larger narrative. You do not need grand achievements to matter; your existence itself is significant to Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Ohad2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אֹ֙הַד֙1×
- וְ/אֹ֖הַד1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 46:10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.
This verse places Ohad among the families entering Egypt, showing his role in the preservation of Israel during a time of migration and survival.
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Exodus 6:15
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon.
By repeating his name in this later genealogy, the text confirms the continuity of the Simeonite clan across generations despite the hardships of slavery.