יָתֵד (H3489) — Hebrew Lexicon

יָתֵד

𐤉𐤕𐤃

yâthêd

H3489 noun

SILEX Entry

Root יתד to fix, to fasten, to set in place

Definition

A stake, peg, or pin — typically a pointed object of wood or metal set into the ground or another surface to fasten, secure, hang, or stabilize something. In Israelite domestic and ritual contexts, denotes both tent pegs (securing tent ropes to the ground) and architectural elements (used to suspend or anchor objects in buildings or sanctuaries). Metaphorically, employed for stability, security, or an enduring place or person of importance.

Semantic Range

peg, pin, stake, tent-peg, architectural hook or fastener, means of securing or anchoring; metaphorically: object or person of stability or enduring position

Root / Etymology

Root: יתד. Likely derived from a root meaning 'to fix, fasten, set in place,' though the exact verbal root is not attested in Biblical Hebrew. The noun יָתֵד appears to be a denominative formation indicating an object used for fastening or securing.

Historical & Contextual Notes

יָתֵד is used concretely for both tent-pegs (Exod 27:19; Judg 4:21) and architectural supports or hooks (Isa 22:23, 25) in Israelite society, reflecting nomadic and settled lifeways. Its metaphorical usage, especially in prophetic and poetic texts, conveys ideas of permanence, security, or prominent status—a 'peg in a secure place' signifies stability or an enduring position (Isa 22:23-25; Zech 10:4). In some sources, the term can refer to implements such as a portable digging stick or small tool for practical daily use (Deut 23:14[13]). Distinct from קָרוֹ, which may denote a structural beam or bar, יָתֵד is always a smaller implement, not a principal support. The English translation 'nail' can mislead, as ancient nails were primarily pegs or spikes rather than modern hardware. Translation as 'peg' or 'stake' best captures the physical and cultural dimensions of the term in the Hebrew Bible. Later, rabbinic usage often preserves the association with securing or fixing, especially in discussions of ritual law (e.g., m. Shabbat 10:6).

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from an unused root meaning to pin through or fast; a peg; nail, paddle, pin, stake.

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Root Family

יתד (y-t-d) — to fix, to fasten, to set in place

Word Forms

14 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	Occurrences
`H3489-14`	יִתְדֹ֥ת	yitedot	`HNcfpc`	pegs	fastening-pegs of	5
`H3489-11`	יָתֵ֖ד	yated	`HNcfsa`	a peg	securing peg	4
`H3489-13`	יְתֵדֹתָ֛י/ו	yetedotayv	`HNcfpc/Sp3ms`	its pegs	his fastening-pegs	2
`H3489-02`	הַ/יָּתֵד֙	hayated	`HTd/Ncfsa`	the-peg	the fastening-peg	2
`H3489-08`	וִ/יתֵדֹתָ֖/ם	vitedotam	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp3mp`	and their pegs	and their fastening-pegs	2
`H3489-10`	וִ/יתֵדֹתֶ֑י/הָ	vitedoteyha	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp3fs`	and its pegs	and her fastening-pegs	1
`H3489-04`	הַ/יְתֵדֹ֞ת	hayetedot	`HTd/Ncfpa`	the pegs	the fastening-pegs	1
`H3489-12`	יְתַ֨ד	yetad	`HNcfsc`	tent peg	peg-of	1
`H3489-03`	הַ/יְתַ֥ד	hayetad	`HTd/Ncfsa`	the pin	the fastening peg	1
`H3489-07`	וְ/יָתֵ֛ד	veyated	`HC/Ncfsa`	and-a-trowel	and a fastening-peg	1
`H3489-05`	לַ/יָּתֵ֣ד	layated	`HRd/Ncfsa`	to the tent peg	to the fastening-peg	1
`H3489-01`	בַּ/יָּתֵ֔ד	bayated	`HRd/Ncfsa`	with the pin	with the peg	1
`H3489-09`	וִ/יתֵדֹתַ֖יִ/ךְ	vitedotayikhe	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp2fs`	and your stakes	and your fastening-pegs	1
`H3489-06`	וְ/הַ/יָּתֵ֖ד	vehayated	`HC/Td/Ncfsa`	and-the-tent-peg	and the fastening-peg	1

Occurrences in Scripture

24 total occurrences

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1
`H3489-13`	Exodus 27:19	יְתֵדֹתָ֛י/ו	yetedotayv	`HNcfpc/Sp3ms`	its pegs	his fastening-pegs
`H3489-14`	Exodus 27:19	יִתְדֹ֥ת	yitedot	`HNcfpc`	pegs	fastening-pegs of
`H3489-14`	Exodus 35:18	יִתְדֹ֧ת	yitedot	`HNcfpc`	pegs	fastening-pegs of
`H3489-14`	Exodus 35:18	יִתְדֹ֥ת	yitedot-2	`HNcfpc`	pegs	fastening-pegs of
`H3489-04`	Exodus 38:20	הַ/יְתֵדֹ֞ת	hayetedot	`HTd/Ncfpa`	the pegs	the fastening-pegs
`H3489-14`	Exodus 38:31	יִתְדֹ֧ת	yitedot	`HNcfpc`	the pegs	fastening-pegs of
`H3489-14`	Exodus 38:31	יִתְדֹ֥ת	yitedot-2	`HNcfpc`	the pegs	fastening-pegs of
`H3489-10`	Exodus 39:40	וִ/יתֵדֹתֶ֑י/הָ	vitedoteyha	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp3fs`	and its pegs	and her fastening-pegs
`H3489-08`	Numbers 3:37	וִ/יתֵדֹתָ֖/ם	vitedotam	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp3mp`	and their pegs	and their fastening-pegs
`H3489-08`	Numbers 4:32	וִֽ/יתֵדֹתָ/ם֙	vitedotam	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp3mp`	and-their-pegs	and their fastening-pegs
`H3489-07`	Deuteronomy 23:14	וְ/יָתֵ֛ד	veyated	`HC/Ncfsa`	and-a-trowel	and a fastening-peg
`H3489-12`	Judges 4:21	יְתַ֨ד	yetad	`HNcfsc`	tent peg	peg-of
`H3489-02`	Judges 4:21	הַ/יָּתֵד֙	hayated	`HTd/Ncfsa`	the peg	the fastening-peg
`H3489-06`	Judges 4:22	וְ/הַ/יָּתֵ֖ד	vehayated	`HC/Td/Ncfsa`	and-the-tent-peg	and the fastening-peg
`H3489-05`	Judges 5:26	לַ/יָּתֵ֣ד	layated	`HRd/Ncfsa`	to the tent peg	to the fastening-peg
`H3489-01`	Judges 16:14	בַּ/יָּתֵ֔ד	bayated	`HRd/Ncfsa`	with the pin	with the peg
`H3489-03`	Judges 16:14	הַ/יְתַ֥ד	hayetad	`HTd/Ncfsa`	the pin	the fastening peg
`H3489-11`	Isaiah 22:23	יָתֵ֖ד	yated	`HNcfsa`	[like a] peg	securing peg
`H3489-02`	Isaiah 22:25	הַ/יָּתֵ֔ד	hayated	`HTd/Ncfsa`	the-peg	the fastening-peg
`H3489-13`	Isaiah 33:20	יְתֵֽדֹתָי/ו֙	yetedotayv	`HNcfpc/Sp3ms`	its-pegs	his fastening-pegs
`H3489-09`	Isaiah 54:2	וִ/יתֵדֹתַ֖יִ/ךְ	vitedotayikhe	`HC/Ncfpc/Sp2fs`	and your stakes	and your fastening-pegs
`H3489-11`	Ezekiel 15:3	יָתֵ֔ד	yated	`HNcfsa`	a peg	securing peg
`H3489-11`	Zechariah 10:4	יָתֵ֔ד	yated	`HNcfsa`	tent peg	securing peg
`H3489-11`	Ezra 9:8	יָתֵ֖ד	yated	`HNcfsa`	peg	securing peg

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