יָדוֹן (ya.don)
ya.don
Jadon
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Yadon is a proper name appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Nehemiah 3:7. The text identifies him as a Meronothite who contributed to the reconstruction of Jerusalem’s walls after the exile. His inclusion highlights the collective effort required to restore the city, placing him among the diverse group of citizens who labored side by side.
The name itself carries a meaning related to thankfulness or praise, derived from roots associated with giving thanks. While the narrative focuses on his physical work repairing the fortifications, the etymology of his name offers a subtle theological layer: the restoration of the community is an act of gratitude to God. This single mention serves as a reminder that individual contributions, however small they may seem, are part of a larger divine purpose.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jadon appears in Nehemiah 3:7 as a Meronothite who helped repair the wall near the governor’s residence. His story shows that rebuilding Jerusalem was not just about stone and mortar, but about people working together with shared purpose.
Even though we may feel small or unnoticed in our daily tasks, Jadon reminds us that every contribution matters. When we serve alongside others, we become part of something larger than ourselves—a community restored by faith and effort.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jadon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יָדוֹן֙1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 3:7
Next to them, Melatiah the Gibeonite and Jadon the Meronothite, the men of Gibeon and of Mizpah, repaired the residence of the governor beyond the River.
This verse places Jadon among those who physically rebuilt Jerusalem’s defenses, showing how ordinary citizens played vital roles in the city’s restoration.