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The meaning of חֵדֶק

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

Definition

brier, thorn. - a prickly plant 1) brier, thorn, prick

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חֵדֶק

Phonetickhay'-dek
Transliterationchêdeq
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

brier, thorn. - a prickly plant 1) brier, thorn, prick

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Proverbs 15:19

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

Word: חֵדֶק (chêdeq)
Micah 7:4

The best of them is as a brier: the most upright is sharper than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen and thy visitation cometh; now shall be their perplexity.

Word: חֵדֶק (chêdeq)

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