הוֹד (hod)
hod
Hod
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 Hod appears just once in the Hebrew Bible, identifying a man from the tribe of Asher listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 7:37. He is recorded as the son of Zophah and part of a large family that includes brothers such as Suah and Harnepher. This brief mention places him within the extended lineage of Asher during the period of the divided monarchy.
Linguistically, the name derives from a root meaning splendour or vigour. While the biblical text does not elaborate on his personal life or deeds, the choice of this name suggests a desire to associate the child with qualities of brightness or strength. In ancient Israelite naming practices, such meanings often reflected parental hopes for the child’s character or destiny.
Because Hod is mentioned only in a list of descendants, he serves as a reminder of the detailed record-keeping found in Chronicles. These genealogies preserve the names of individuals who might otherwise be forgotten, linking them to the broader story of Israel’s tribes and their heritage.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hod appears only once in Scripture, tucked into a long list of descendants in 1 Chronicles 7:37. It identifies a man from the tribe of Asher, son of Zophah. The word itself carries the meaning of splendour or vigour, suggesting that his parents named him with hope for his character.
This single mention reminds us that God values every individual in His family tree. Even those whose names appear only in genealogies are part of a larger story. Their inclusion shows that no one is forgotten by the Lord who keeps detailed records of His people.
When you read these lists, consider how your own life fits into God’s ongoing narrative. Your name, like Hod’s, may not be famous, but it is known to Him. This offers comfort in seasons when we feel overlooked or insignificant.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Hod1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וָ/ה֗וֹד1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:37
Bezer, Hod, Shamma, Shilshah, Ithran, and Beera.
This verse records Hod as one of the sons of Zophah, placing him within the tribal lineage of Asher and demonstrating the detailed preservation of family histories in Chronicles.