יִדְבָּשׁ (yid.bash)
yid.bash
Idbash
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 Yidbash means "stout" or "strong," appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible at 1 Chronicles 4:3. It belongs to a man listed among the descendants of Judah, specifically as one of the three sons of Abi-etam. The text places him in the lineage leading up to the time of the Exodus, linking his family to other notable figures like Hur and Shobal.
While the name itself carries a simple meaning of physical strength or robustness, its primary significance lies in genealogical record-keeping. It serves as a link in the chain of Judah’s descendants, preserving the identity of individuals who might otherwise be forgotten. The occurrence highlights the chronicler’s attention to family lines within the tribe.
Translators typically render Yidbash directly as a proper name rather than translating its meaning, keeping it distinct from other Hebrew words that share the same root. This single mention underscores how biblical genealogies function not just as lists of names, but as a structured history of tribal identity and heritage within ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yidbash appears in a single verse within the Hebrew Bible, recorded as one of the sons of Abi-etam in the lineage of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:3). Its meaning, often translated as "stout" or "strong," reflects a quality of physical resilience. While this description highlights personal strength, the context is primarily genealogical rather than narrative.
For your faith, this record reminds us that God values every individual in His family history. Even those mentioned only by name are part of a larger story of tribal identity and heritage. The chronicler’s careful preservation of these names shows that no one is forgotten in God’s plan. This attention to detail encourages trust in the reliability of Scripture and the significance of our own place within the community of believers.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Idbash1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִדְבָּ֑שׁ1×