דּוֹד
dod
“beloved”
Definition
(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle
or (shortened) דֹּד; from an unused root meaning properly, to boil, i.e.
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
דּוֹד appears 48 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
David’s uncle Jonathan was a counselor; he was a man of insight and a scribe.Jehiel son of Hachmoni attended to the sons of the king.
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either his uncle or cousin or any close relative from his clan may redeem him. Or if he prospers, he may redeem himself.
Listen! My beloved approaches.Look! Here he comes,leaping across the mountains,bounding over the hills.
My beloved put his hand to the latch;my heart pounded for him.
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