The meaning of “הֲדַס”
Understanding hădaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation myrtle (tree). - the myrtle 1) myrtle (tree)
הֲדַס
of uncertain derivation myrtle (tree). - the myrtle 1) myrtle (tree)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 8:15 | “And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying, Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written.” Word: הֲדַס (hădaç) | |
| Isaiah 55:13 | “Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off. ” Word: הֲדַס (hădaç) | |
| Zechariah 1:10 | “And the man that stood among the myrtle trees answered and said, These are they whom the Lord hath sent to walk to and fro through the earth.” Word: הֲדַס (hădaç) |