Hebrew Explorer logo
Hebrew Explorer
The tool for deep Hebrew research into the biblical Scriptures

Dedan — the meaning of the Hebrew name דְּדָן

דְּדָן

Dᵉdân · pronounced ded-awn' · Strong's H1719 · a man and a place

Dedan means (Ezekiel 25:13), of uncertain derivation.

Strong's definition

or (prolonged) דְּדָנֶה; (Ezekiel 25:13), of uncertain derivation; Dedan, the name of two Cushites and of their territory.

First appearance

Gen 10:7 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabtah, and Raamah, and Sabtecha: and the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. (KJV)

Every verse that names Dedan

10 occurrences in 10 verses — Genesis, 1 Chronicles, Jeremiah, Ezekiel

Gen 10:7Gen 25:31Chr 1:91Chr 1:32Jer 25:23Jer 49:8Ezek 25:13Ezek 27:15Ezek 27:20Ezek 38:13

Read it in Hebrew Explorer with Hebrew Names on →

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Open Hebrew Explorer — 30+ free study tools →