יִפְדְּיָה (yiph.de.yah)
yiph.de.yah
Iphdeiah
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 yiphdeiah appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 8:25 as a member of the tribe of Benjamin. He is identified as the son of Shashak and part of a large family line that includes brothers such as Ishpan, Eber, and Abdon. This single mention places him within the genealogical records of the Divided Monarchy period, preserving his identity among the descendants of Israel’s first king.
Etymologically, the name combines the divine element "Yah" (short for YHWH) with the verb padah, meaning to redeem or ransom. Consequently, yiphdeiah translates to "Jehovah will redeem." This construction reflects a common naming pattern in ancient Israel, where personal names served as short theological statements expressing trust in God’s protective and saving action.
While the individual himself is not described in narrative detail, his name carries significant weight. The concept of redemption was central to Israel’s identity, recalling God’s deliverance from Egypt and His ongoing care for His people. By bearing this name, yiphdeiah’s lineage affirmed their reliance on divine intervention rather than human strength.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Iphdeiah means "Jehovah will redeem." It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed in 1 Chronicles 8:25 among the descendants of Benjamin. Though he is not a central figure in any story, his name carries a powerful theological message. In ancient Israel, names were often chosen to reflect trust in God’s character and promises.
Redemption was a core part of Israel’s identity, recalling how God delivered His people from slavery in Egypt. By bearing this name, Iphdeiah’s family affirmed their reliance on divine intervention rather than human strength. It reminds us that our hope does not rest in our own abilities but in God’s faithful action on our behalf.
For you today, this name is a quiet encouragement. Even when your role seems small or unnoticed, your life can still proclaim God’s redeeming love. You are part of a long line of believers who trusted that the Lord would act. His promise to save and restore remains true for every generation, including yours.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Iphdeiah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִפְדְיָ֥ה1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:25
Iphdeiah, Penuel, the sons of Shashak,
This verse records Iphdeiah as a son of Shashak, anchoring the name within the genealogical structure of the tribe of Benjamin.