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The meaning of אֲדָר

Understanding ʼĂdâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

probably of foreign derivation; perhaps meaning fire Adar. - § Adar = "glorious" - Adar, the 12th Hebrew month 1) twelft...

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

אֲדָר

Phoneticad-awr'
TransliterationʼĂdâr
Grammar Code
N:N--T
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

probably of foreign derivation; perhaps meaning fire Adar. - § Adar = "glorious" - Adar, the 12th Hebrew month 1) twelfth month, corresponding to modern March-April

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references
ReferenceText
Esther 9:15

For the Jews that were in Shushan gathered themselves together on the fourteenth day also of the month Adar, and slew three hundred men at Shushan; but on the prey they laid not their hand.

Word: אֲדָר (ʼĂdâr)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
Esther
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