עֲדִיתַ֫יִם (a.di.ta.yim)
a.di.ta.yim
Adithaim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
Adithaim is a proper noun referring to a specific town located in the lowlands of Judah. The name itself carries the meaning "double ornament," suggesting a place known for its beauty or perhaps its strategic value as a decorated settlement within the tribal territory.
This location appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the fortified cities assigned to the tribe of Judah in Joshua 15:36. Its singular mention highlights the detailed nature of the land distribution records, which cataloged even smaller settlements alongside major urban centers to define the boundaries of the inheritance.
While the town does not feature in narrative accounts or prophetic texts, its inclusion serves as a concrete marker of Judah’s expanded domain. The etymology implies a sense of pride or distinction, fitting for a community situated in the fertile Shephelah region that connected the coastal plains to the central hills.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Adithaim appears only once in Scripture, listed among the towns assigned to Judah in Joshua 15:36. The name means "double ornament," hinting at a place of beauty or value. Though it lacks its own story, its inclusion shows God’s care for every detail of His people’s inheritance.
This single mention reminds us that God’s promises are specific and grounded. He did not just give broad territories but named even small settlements like Adithaim. For you, this can be a comfort: your life has value in God’s eyes, no matter how ordinary it may seem. He knows the details of your story.
When we read these lists, we see a God who is faithful to His word. Every name recorded is a testament to His commitment to provide for His people. Let this encourage you to trust that God sees and values every part of your journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Adithaim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/עֲדִיתַ֔יִם1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:36
Shaaraim, Adithaim and Gederah (or Gederothaim); fourteen cities with their villages.
This verse lists Adithaim as one of the fortified cities assigned to Judah, highlighting its role in defining the tribe's inheritance.