Strong’s H1912

הֹדוּ

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Hoduw

Pronunciation

HO-dü

Definition

India

Meaning

Hodu

Usage

The term "Hoddu" refers to the region known today as India. In the biblical context, it is used to denote the easternmost boundary of the Persian Empire during the time of the Achaemenid dynasty. The name appears in the context of the vastness of the empire, illustrating the extensive reach of Persian rule.

Bible references

Esther 1:1;Esther 8:9