חֹ֫דֶשׁ (cho.desh)
cho.desh
Hodesh
N:N-F-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-F-P
Word Overview
The name Chodesh appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:9 as the wife of Shaharaim and a member of the tribe of Benjamin. In this specific context, she is identified as the mother of seven children, including Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam, Jeuz, Sachia, and Mirmah. Her inclusion in the text serves to trace the lineage of this Benjamite family during the period of the Divided Monarchy.
Linguistically, the name Chodesh (חֹדֶשׁ) shares its root with the common Hebrew noun for "month" or "new moon," reflecting a naming convention that often drew from natural cycles or celestial events. While the word itself is familiar in biblical calendars, here it functions uniquely as a proper feminine name. This singular occurrence highlights how personal names in Scripture often carried meanings related to time and renewal, even when applied to individuals mentioned only briefly in historical records.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Chodesh appears in the Hebrew Bible as a proper noun, specifically identifying the wife of Shaharaim in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:9. While the root word usually means month or new moon, here it serves as a unique personal name for a woman in the tribe of Benjamin. This singular occurrence highlights how biblical names often drew from natural cycles and time.
Seeing this name reminds us that God remembers every individual recorded in His Word, even those mentioned only briefly in historical lists. For your faith, it encourages trust in a God who keeps detailed records of His people's lineage. It shows that no entry is too small to be part of the larger story of redemption.
When you study these names, you connect with the rich history of Israel and the care God takes in preserving His covenant people. This attention to detail invites you to appreciate the depth of Scripture and the value of every person in God's family.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hodesh1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חֹ֣דֶשׁ1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:9
By Hodesh his wife, he became the father of Jobab, Zibia, Mesha, Malcam,
This verse uniquely uses Chodesh as a proper feminine name for Shaharaim's wife, distinguishing it from the common noun for month.