יוֹעֵד (yo.ed)
yo.ed
Joed
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yoed appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in Nehemiah 11:7 as a Benjamite ancestor during the period of the Return from exile. He is identified as the son of Pedaiah and the father of Meshullam, placing him within a specific genealogical line that helped restore Jerusalem’s community after the Babylonian captivity.
Etymologically, Yoed means "Jehovah is witness." This type of name reflects a common ancient Israelite practice of embedding theological declarations into personal identity. By carrying this name, the individual serves as a living reminder that God observes and validates the covenant relationship with His people.
Its singular occurrence highlights how many faithful figures in biblical history remain known only through brief genealogical records. These names preserve the continuity of the tribe of Benjamin and underscore the importance of family lineage in restoring the identity of Israel after the exile.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Joed carries a quiet but powerful meaning: "Jehovah is witness." In Nehemiah 11:7, this brief genealogical entry places him in the line of Benjamin, helping to restore Jerusalem’s community after the exile. His name serves as a reminder that God sees and validates our covenant relationship with Him.
Even when we feel overlooked or forgotten, Joed’s story shows us that every faithful step is known by God. These names preserve the continuity of Israel’s identity, reminding us that our lives are part of a larger, enduring story written by God Himself.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Joed1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יוֹעֵ֡ד1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 11:7
These are the sons of Benjamin: Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Joed, the son of Pedaiah, the son of Kolaiah, the son of Maaseiah, the son of Ithiel, the son of Jeshaiah.
This verse records Joed as the son of Pedaiah and father of Meshullam, anchoring his identity within the restored lineage of Benjamin.