Biblical Hebrew word for worship

Yadah: meaning of the Hebrew word

יָדָה

Yadah (יָדָה, pronounced "yadah", Strong's H3034) is a Biblical Hebrew word meaning: To praise, give thanks, confess. Close to yad, "hand": praise with lifted hands.

Word study

Originalיָדָה
TransliterationYadah
Pronunciationyadah
LanguageBiblical Hebrew
Strong's numberH3034
Key verse2 Chronicles 20:21

Yadah in the Bible

"Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever."2 Chronicles 20:21 (Berean Standard Bible)

Yadah in the book ZAMAR

Pastor Douceur Mulongo Nkulu Zoao studies this word in chapter 3 of ZAMAR (in French), « Zamar face aux autres mots de l'adoration ». Its message: worship is more than singing; it is offering one's whole life to God and letting Him prune us like a vinedresser prunes the vine (John 15:2). The chapter costs 3.99 USD as a PDF, or 29.99 USD for the whole book.

Frequently asked questions

What does Yadah mean?
Yadah (יָדָה) is a Biblical Hebrew word (Strong's H3034). To praise, give thanks, confess. Close to yad, "hand": praise with lifted hands.
How do you pronounce Yadah?
It is pronounced "yadah".
Where is Yadah found in the Bible?
For example in 2 Chronicles 20:21: "Give thanks to the LORD, for His loving devotion endures forever."

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