The meaning of “אַדָּר”

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

H146

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

אַדָּר

Phoneticad-dawr'

TransliterationʼAddâr

Grammar Code

N:N--L

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

intensive from אָדַר; ample Addar. - § Addar or Adar = "exceeding glorious" - Addar, a place in Palestine - also an Israelite 1) son of Bela and Benjamin's grandson 2) city in Judah near Edom

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references

Reference	Text
Joshua 15:3	“And it went out to the south side to Maaleh–acrabbim, and passed along to Zin, and ascended up on the south side unto Kadesh–barnea, and passed along to Hezron, and went up to Adar, and fetched a compass to Karkaa:”
1 Chronicles 8:3	“And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,”

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Joshua

Book Distribution

Joshua1

1 Chronicles1

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