Strong’s H2056

וָלָד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

valad

Pronunciation

vah-lahd

Definition

Offspring, child, or young one

Meaning

a boy

Usage

The term "valad" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a child or offspring, emphasizing the aspect of birth and lineage. It often denotes a young one born to parents, highlighting the continuity of family and heritage. The word can be used both literally, to describe a physical child, and metaphorically, to signify the continuation of a legacy or tradition.

Bible references

Genesis 11:30