יִגְדַּלְיָ֫הוּ (yig.dal.ya.hu)
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Igdaliah
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 Igdaliah, rendered from the Hebrew yigdal-yahu, means "Jehovah is great." It appears only once in the Bible, in Jeremiah 35:4, identifying him as a prophet or holy man during the reign of King Josiah. He is noted primarily as the father of Hanan.
While his prophetic ministry is not detailed in the text, his name serves as a theological statement. In a period marked by political instability and spiritual decline, bearing a name that declares God’s greatness highlights the enduring nature of Yahweh despite the changing fortunes of Judah.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Igdaliah is a Hebrew name meaning "Jehovah is great." It appears only once in Scripture, in Jeremiah 35:4. Here, it identifies the father of Hanan, who provided a room in the temple for the Rechabites. The name itself stands as a quiet declaration of God's greatness during a time when Judah was facing spiritual decline and political instability.
While Igdaliah is not a central figure in the biblical narrative, his name reminds us that God remains great regardless of the circumstances around us. In seasons of uncertainty, remembering that Yahweh is great offers a solid foundation for faith. His legacy lives on through his son Hanan and the hospitality they showed to others.
This brief mention encourages us to trust in God's enduring nature. Even when history seems chaotic or our own lives feel uncertain, we can rest in the truth that our God is great. Let this name inspire confidence in His sovereignty and care for those who seek Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Igdaliah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יִגְדַּלְיָ֖הוּ1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 35:4
and I brought them into Yahweh’s house, into the room of the sons of Hanan the son of Igdaliah, the man of God, which was by the room of the princes, which was above the room of Maaseiah the son of Shallum, the keeper of the threshold.
This verse identifies Igdaliah as the father of Hanan, establishing his role in providing space in the temple for the Rechabites.