חֲסַדְיָה (cha.sad.yah)
cha.sad.yah
Hasadiah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Hasadiah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed as a son of Zerubbabel in the genealogy of Judah found in 1 Chronicles 3:20. His name is a theophoric compound meaning “Yahweh is kind” or “Jehovah has been faithful,” reflecting a common practice of embedding devotion to God into personal identity during the post-exilic period.
Though he plays no active role in the narrative, his inclusion in the royal lineage underscores the continuity of Judah’s family lines after the return from Babylon. The sources identify him as a brother to figures like Meshullam and Hananiah, anchoring him within a specific historical moment when the Davidic line was being preserved despite political upheaval.
Translators typically leave the name unchanged, preserving its original sound rather than attempting to translate the meaning into English. This approach respects the proper noun status of the word while allowing readers who know Hebrew to recognize the theological affirmation embedded within it.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Hasadiah carries a quiet but powerful promise: "Yahweh is kind." Though this figure appears only once in Scripture as a son of Zerubbabel, his name serves as a reminder that God’s faithfulness extends through generations. Even when history feels uncertain or broken, the Lord remains steadfast to His people.
In 1 Chronicles 3:20, Hasadiah is listed among the descendants of Judah. This genealogy was not merely a record of names but a testament to God’s preservation of His covenant line. For believers today, it offers hope that God remembers and sustains His family, even in times of exile or transition.
When you face seasons of change or uncertainty, let this name encourage you. The same God who preserved the lineage of Judah is faithful to you. His kindness is not fleeting but enduring, anchoring your life in His unchanging love.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Hasadiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַֽ/חֲסַדְיָ֛ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 3:20
and Hashubah, Ohel, Berechiah, Hasadiah, and Jushab Hesed, five.
This verse lists Hasadiah as a son of Zerubbabel, preserving his name within the post-exilic genealogy to show continuity in Judah's royal line.