H2582 – Chenadad – חֵנָדָד – Henadad
- Strong’s ID:
- H2582
- Hebrew Word:
- חֵנָדָד
- Transliteration:
- Chenadad
- Pronunciation:
- khay-naw-dawd’
- Part of Speech:
- proper masculine noun
- Etymology:
- probably from H2580 and H1908
- Usage Count:
- 4
- Search:
- Find “Chenadad” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) Henadad
2) literally: favor/grace of Hadad
Word Picture:
In both Ezra and Nehemiah, Henadad is associated with Levite singers. The Levites played a vital role in Israelite worship, and the singers were integral to temple service.
“Henadad” is possibly from H2580 and H1908, meaning “favor/grace of Hadad,” and signifying divine protection or blessing from the deity Hadad, an ancient Semitic storm god from Canaanite and ancient Mesopotamian religions. It might seem contradictory, but Israel’s history is rife with them mixing with surrounding cultures and their deities (a.k.a., syncretism). So, this name might reflect such a time, especially considering it was his sons and grandsons involved with a time of repentance and revival for Israel.
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
probably from H2580 and H1908; favor of Hadad; Chenadad, an Israelite:—Henadad.