◄ 797. Ashdodith ►
Lexicon Ashdodith: Ashdodite, language of Ashdod Original Word: אַשְׁדּוֹדִית Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: Ashdowdiyth Pronunciation: ash-do-deeth' Phonetic Spelling: (ash-do-deeth') Definition: Ashdodite, language of Ashdod Meaning: in the language of Ashdod Strong's Exhaustive Concordance in the language of Ashdod Feminine of 'Ashdowdiy; (only adverb) in the language of Ashdod -- in the speech of Ashdod. see HEBREW 'Ashdowdiy NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. of Ashdodi Definition in the language of Ashdod NASB Translation language of Ashdod (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַשְׁדּוֺדִית adverb in the language of Ashdod, i.e. of Philistines Nehemiah 13:24 ׳מְדַבֵּר א. אשׁה (support, √ of following). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from אַשְׁדּוֹד (Ashdod), a Philistine city. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for אַשְׁדּוֹדִית, as it is a specific term related to the Hebrew language and culture. However, the concept of language and cultural influence can be explored in the context of Hellenistic influences in the Greek New Testament, though no specific Greek term directly parallels אַשְׁדּוֹדִית. Usage: The term is used to describe the language spoken in Ashdod, a Philistine city. It appears in the context of linguistic and cultural influence on the Israelites. Context: The term אַשְׁדּוֹדִית (Ashdodit) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Nehemiah. It refers to the language spoken by the inhabitants of Ashdod, one of the five principal cities of the Philistines. In Nehemiah 13:24, it is mentioned in the context of the children of mixed marriages between Israelites and the people of Ashdod, Ammon, and Moab. These children spoke the language of Ashdod, highlighting the cultural and linguistic influence of the Philistines on the Israelites during the post-exilic period. The passage underscores the concern for maintaining the purity of the Hebrew language and culture among the Israelites, as Nehemiah sought to reform and restore the community's adherence to their covenantal identity. The use of the term reflects the broader theme of cultural assimilation and the challenges faced by the Jewish community in preserving their distinct identity amidst foreign influences. Forms and Transliterations אַשְׁדּוֹדִ֔ית אשדודית ’aš·dō·w·ḏîṯ ’ašdōwḏîṯ ashdoDit Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Nehemiah 13:24 HEB: חֲצִי֙ מְדַבֵּ֣ר אַשְׁדּוֹדִ֔ית וְאֵינָ֥ם מַכִּירִ֖ים NAS: spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none KJV: half in the speech of Ashdod, and could INT: half spoke the language and none was able 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 797 1 Occurrence ’aš·dō·w·ḏîṯ — 1 Occ.