Original Word: יחד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yachad
Pronunciation: yah-khad'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-khad')
Definition: To be united, to join, to be in union
Meaning: to be, one

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1774 (enochos): Often used in the context of being liable or subject to something, but can imply a form of unity in terms of shared responsibility or consequence.

- G4801 (syndesmos): Meaning a bond or that which binds together, often used metaphorically for unity or harmony.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yachad" primarily conveys the idea of unity or being together. It is used to describe the act of joining or being united in purpose, action, or location. This term often implies a harmonious or collective action, reflecting a sense of togetherness or community.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, unity was a significant cultural value, often associated with family, community, and worship. The concept of being united was not only social but also spiritual, reflecting the covenant relationship between God and His people. The unity of the Israelites was crucial for their identity and survival, especially during times of conquest and exile. The idea of unity extended to religious practices, where communal worship and festivals played a central role in maintaining the cohesion of the community.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be united
NASB Translation
unite (1), united (2).

[יָחַד] verb be united (Arabic be alone, II. make one; Late Hebrew Pi`el יִחֵד make or declare one; Aramaic יַחֵד unite, set alone) —

Qal Imperfect3feminine singular Genesis 49:6 בִּקְהָלָם אַלתֵּֿחַד כְּבוֺדִי in their assembly let my glory not be united ("" בְּסֹדָם אַלֿ תָּבאֹ נַפְשִׁי); 2 feminine singular Isaiah 14:20 לֹא תֵחַד אִתָּם בִּקְבוּרָה.

Pi`el Imperative Psalm 86:11 יַחֵד לְבָבִי לְיִרְאָה שְׁמֶ֑ךָ unite my heart (i.e. concentrate its affections, compare Jeremiah 32:39) to fear thy name (but ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Gr Bi Ch יִחַדְּ (from חָדָה) let my heart rejoice, etc.)

join, unite

A primitive root; to be (or become) one -- join, unite.

יַחֵ֥ד יחד תֵּחַ֣ד תֵחַ֤ד תחד tê·ḥaḏ ṯê·ḥaḏ teChad têḥaḏ ṯêḥaḏ ya·ḥêḏ yaChed yaḥêḏInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts