The meaning of “חָדָה”
Understanding châdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make glad, be joined, rejoice. - to rejoice 1) to rejoice 1a) (Qal) to rejoice 1b) (Piel) to make glad, gladden
חָדָה
make glad, be joined, rejoice. - to rejoice 1) to rejoice 1a) (Qal) to rejoice 1b) (Piel) to make glad, gladden
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 18:9 | “And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which the Lord had done to Israel, whom he had delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians.” Word: חָדָה (châdâh) | |
| Job 3:6 | “As for that night, let darkness seize upon it; let it not be joined unto the days of the year, let it not come into the number of the months.” Word: חָדָה (châdâh) | |
| Psalms 21:6 | “For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.” Word: חָדָה (châdâh) |
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