דְּדָנִי (de.da.nim)
de.da.nim
Dedanite
N:N--LGQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--LG
Word Overview
The noun dedanim refers to the people of Dedan, a group identified as descendants or inhabitants of that region. The name itself likely means "low country," pointing to their geographical setting rather than a specific political dynasty.
This term appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Isaiah 21:13. In this context, it lists Dedan among other distant nations, highlighting the far-reaching scope of the prophecy concerning judgment and the movement of peoples across the ancient Near East.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word Dedanite appears just once in Scripture, marking a specific group from a distant land. In Isaiah 21:13, these travelers are mentioned alongside others as part of a vast network of nations. This single reference reminds us that God’s awareness extends far beyond the immediate circles of Israel to include people from the most remote corners of the ancient world.
For your faith, this detail highlights the universal scope of divine prophecy. It shows that no community is too isolated or obscure for God’s attention. Whether you are near or far, the same Sovereign who watches over caravans in the desert holds history in His hands, inviting trust in His broader plan.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Dedanites1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דְּדָנִֽים\׃1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 21:13
The burden on Arabia. You will lodge in the thickets in Arabia, you caravans of Dedanites.
This verse identifies Dedanites as travelers lodging in Arabia, illustrating how the prophecy encompasses distant nations beyond Israel's borders.