Strong's Lexicon Iddow: Iddo Original Word: אִדּוֹ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּד (ud), meaning "to repeat" or "to testify." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Iddo in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. Usage: The name Iddo is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals, most notably a prophet and a priest. The name is often understood to mean "timely" or "appointed," reflecting a sense of divine timing or purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's role or destiny. The name Iddo, with its connotations of divine appointment, suggests a person set apart for a specific purpose. Prophets and priests held important roles in Israelite society, serving as intermediaries between God and the people, and guiding them in spiritual and moral matters. Brown-Driver-Briggs אִדּוֺ proper name, masculine a chief Israelite Ezra 8:17 (twice in verse). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Iddo Of uncertain derivation; Iddo, an Israelite -- Iddo. Forms and Transliterations אִדּ֣וֹ אִדּ֨וֹ אדו ’id·dōw ’iddōw idDoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 8:17 HEB: אוֹתָם֙ עַל־ אִדּ֣וֹ הָרֹ֔אשׁ בְּכָסִפְיָ֖א NAS: I sent them to Iddo the leading man KJV: them with commandment unto Iddo the chief INT: after and to Iddo the leading Casiphia Ezra 8:17 2 Occurrences |