אַרְדְּ (ard)
ard
Ard
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 Ard, meaning "I shall subdue," appears in Genesis and Numbers as part of the genealogies of Benjamin. In Genesis 46:21, he is listed directly as a son of Benjamin, while Numbers 26:40 identifies him as the grandson of Benjamin, the son of Bela. This shift from son to grandson reflects the passage of time between the family’s arrival in Egypt and their census in the wilderness.
These brief mentions serve to anchor the tribe of Benjamin within Israel’s history. The name itself suggests a theme of strength or conquest, fitting for a lineage that would produce Saul, Israel’s first king. By tracing Ard through two generations, the text preserves the identity of his descendants, known as the Ardites, ensuring their place in the community of Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ard appears in the Bible as part of the genealogies for the tribe of Benjamin. Meaning "I shall subdue," it reflects a sense of strength and resilience within Israel’s history. These names are not just labels; they connect us to real people who lived through significant transitions, like the move to Egypt and the journey through the wilderness.
Tracing these family lines helps us see how God preserves identity across generations. Even brief mentions in Scripture affirm that every person and clan has a place in His story. This continuity reminds us that our own lives are part of a larger narrative, grounded in faithfulness and memory.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ Ard1×
- and/ Ard1×
- Ard1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/אַרְדְּ1×
- וָ/אָֽרְדְּ\׃1×
- אַ֣רְדְּ1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 46:21
The sons of Benjamin: Bela, Becher, Ashbel, Gera, Naaman, Ehi, Rosh, Muppim, Huppim, and Ard.
This verse lists Ard as a son of Benjamin, anchoring his place in the family that moved to Egypt.
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Numbers 26:40
The sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: the family of the Ardites; and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.
Here Ard is identified as a grandson of Benjamin, showing how the genealogy adjusts over time to reflect the next generation.