פְּדַהְאֵל (pe.dah.el)
pe.dah.el
Pedahel
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Pedahel is a Hebrew male name meaning "God has redeemed" or "ransomed by God." It appears only once in the Bible, in Numbers 34:28, where he is identified as the son of Ammihud and the appointed leader for the tribe of Naphtali. His role was to assist in the practical task of dividing the Promised Land among the tribes.
The name itself carries significant theological weight. The root idea of redemption or ransom suggests deliverance from a price or captivity, a concept central to Israel’s identity as a people set apart by God. By bearing this name, Pedahel’s lineage is connected to that broader narrative of divine rescue.
While the text provides no further details about his personal life or actions, his inclusion in the list of tribal leaders highlights the importance of organized stewardship in the establishment of Israel in the land. The specific mention of his father, Ammihud, and his tribe, Naphtali, anchors him firmly in the historical context of the wilderness generation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Pedahel means God has redeemed. It appears in Numbers 34:28, identifying him as a leader for the tribe of Naphtali. This brief mention connects his family to a larger story of divine rescue and provision.
His role was practical: helping to divide the Promised Land. This shows that spiritual redemption often leads to tangible stewardship. God’s deliverance is not just a past event but a foundation for present responsibility.
When you read this name, remember that being set apart by God includes serving others in concrete ways. Your faith can be lived out in the daily tasks of organizing and caring for what has been given to you.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Pedahel1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- פְּדַהְאֵ֖ל1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 34:28
Of the tribe of the children of Naphtali a prince, Pedahel the son of Ammihud.”
This verse identifies Pedahel as the specific leader chosen to oversee land distribution for Naphtali, linking his name’s meaning of redemption to the practical task of inheritance.