Hodiah in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Hodiah (in A.V., Nehemiah 8:7 and 10:18, Hodijah), ho-dl'-ah (Heb.)-- my splendor is Jehovah; praise of the Lord; glory of Jah; majesty of Jehovah. a A descendant of Judah (I Chron. 4:19). b One who helped the people to understand the law when Ezra read it to them (Neh. 8:7). c One of those who joined Nehemiah in sealing the covenant (Neh. 10:18). Meta. That in the religious and spiritual nature of man (Israelites) which realizes that Jehovah (the indwelling Christ) is man's true splendor, might, power of dominion, joy, and praise--the source of all that is lasting and good to him.