The meaning of “הָדַר”
Understanding hâdar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
countenance, crooked place, glorious, honour, put forth. - to swell up (literally or figuratively, active or passive) - ...
הָדַר
countenance, crooked place, glorious, honour, put forth. - to swell up (literally or figuratively, active or passive) - by implication, to favor or honour, be high or proud 1) to honour, adorn, glorify, be high 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to swell 1a1a) swelling (pass participle) 1a2) to honour, pay honour to, show partiality 1a3) to adorn 1a3a) adorned (pass participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be honoured 1c) (Hithpael) to honour oneself, claim honour
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:3 | “Neither shalt thou countenance a poor man in his cause.” Word: הָדַר (hâdar) | |
| Leviticus 19:32 | “Thou shalt rise up before the hoary head, and honour the face of the old man, and fear thy God: I am the Lord.” Word: הָדַר (hâdar) | |
| Proverbs 25:6 | “Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men:” Word: הָדַר (hâdar) | |
| Isaiah 63:1 | “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” Word: הָדַר (hâdar) | |
| Lamentations 5:12 | “Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not honoured.” Word: הָדַר (hâdar) |
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