Hebrew Word Study
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |