אֱלִידָד (e.li.dad)
e.li.dad
Elidad
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Elidad, meaning "my God has loved," appears only once in the Hebrew Bible at Numbers 34:21. He is identified as a chief from the tribe of Benjamin, serving alongside other leaders during the final stages of the Israelite wilderness journey.
His specific role was to help apportion the land allotment for his tribe as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. As the son of Chislon, Elidad represents the administrative and spiritual responsibility placed on tribal heads to ensure a fair distribution of inheritance according to divine instruction.
This single mention highlights the importance of order and obedience in the transition from wandering to settlement. The name itself serves as a reminder that the land grant was viewed not merely as territory, but as an act of divine affection and covenant faithfulness toward Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Elidad means "my God has loved." His name appears only once in Scripture, in Numbers 34:21, where he is listed as a leader from the tribe of Benjamin. He helped divide the land that God promised to Israel, showing that even administrative tasks were part of God's faithful plan.
This brief mention reminds us that God cares about every detail of our lives. Just as Elidad trusted God’s guidance for the land allotment, we can trust that God loves us and provides for our needs. His story encourages us to see our daily responsibilities as opportunities to honor God.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Elidad1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֱלִידָ֖ד1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 34:21
Of the tribe of Benjamin, Elidad the son of Chislon.
This verse identifies Elidad as the Benjaminite leader responsible for helping distribute the promised land, highlighting his role in fulfilling God's covenant promise.