אֲחִינָדָב
𐤀𐤇𐤉𐤍𐤃𐤁
Achinadav
H292 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name meaning 'my brother is noble' or 'brother of generosity.' In biblical context, it designates an individual—Ahinadab—appointed by Solomon as one of the officials responsible for provisioning the royal household. The name incorporates relational and ethical qualities, denoting either a close kinship with one known for uprightness or the attributing of generosity ('noble-mindedness') to a metaphorical or actual brother.
Semantic Range
a personal name meaning 'my brother is noble,' 'brother of generosity,' or 'brother is willing/noble'; used as the proper name of an Israelite official in Solomon's administration
Root / Etymology
From the noun אָח (ach, 'brother') and the verb נָדַב (nadav, 'to be willing, to be generous, to volunteer'). The name is constructed as a phrase, literally 'brother of generosity' or 'my brother is noble.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
אֲחִינָדָב is a personal name attested in the Book of Kings (1 Kings 4:14), where Ahinadab is listed as one of King Solomon's district officers. The name is constructed in a manner typical of many Israelite personal names, combining a familial term and a descriptor of virtue or social standing. Such compound names were common in ancient Israelite onomastics, often reflecting values or hoped-for qualities rather than direct, literal relationships. English translations consistently retain the form Ahinadab. No known variations or later forms appear within the biblical corpus or post-biblical literature. The sense of 'noble' or 'generous' should be understood in the context of willing giving or moral uprightness, as typical of נָדַב. This name is distinct from similar constructions using other terms for generosity or family relationship.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from אָח and נָדַב; brother of liberality; Achinadab, an Israelite; Ahinadab.
Bantu Hebrew
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אח, נדב (ʾ-ḥ; n-d-b) — brother, kinsman, generosity, nobility, willingness
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H292-01 |
אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב | achinadav | HNp |
Ahinadab | My Brother Is Noble | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H292-01 |
1 Kings 4:14 | אֲחִֽינָדָ֥ב | achinadav | HNp |
Ahinadab | My Brother Is Noble |