יִדְאֲלָה (yid.a.lah)
yid.a.lah
Idalah
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The noun yid’alah refers to a specific town located in the territory of the tribe of Zebulun. Its name translates to "memorial of God," suggesting a place established or remembered for its connection to divine presence or action.
This location appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed in Joshua 19:15 as part of the inheritance allotted to Zebulun. Situated between Shimron and Bethlehem, it serves as a geographical marker in the detailed distribution of land described in that chapter. The word itself does not carry theological weight beyond its literal meaning; rather, it functions as a proper noun identifying a settled community within the broader narrative of Israel’s settlement in Canaan.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Joshua 19 lists Idalah among the towns allotted to Zebulun, a place whose name means "memorial of God." Though it appears only once in Scripture, its inclusion reminds us that God remembers His people and their specific places. The land distribution was not random; every city, no matter how small or forgotten by history, held a designated part of the inheritance.
This detail invites quiet reflection on how God cares for the details of life. Just as Idalah was marked on the map for Zebulun, your own story and circumstances are known to Him. You do not need to be famous or widely known to have a place in His plan. His remembrance is faithful, even when the world overlooks you.
May this small town encourage you to trust that God sees your location and your life. Whether you feel prominent or obscure, you are held within His purposeful design.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Idalah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִדְאֲלָ֖ה1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:15
Kattath, Nahalal, Shimron, Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.
This verse lists Idalah as one of twelve cities in Zebulun's inheritance, showing its role as a specific geographical marker in the land distribution.