The meaning of “חוּד”
Understanding chûwd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
put forth. - properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle 1) (Qal) to propose a riddle, propound a ...
חוּד
put forth. - properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle 1) (Qal) to propose a riddle, propound a riddle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 14:12 | “And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:” Word: חוּד (chûwd) | |
| Judges 14:13 | “But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.” Word: חוּד (chûwd) | |
| Judges 14:16 | “And Samson’s wife wept before him, and said, Thou dost but hate me, and lovest me not: thou hast put forth a riddle unto the children of my people, and hast not told it me. And he said unto her, Behold, I have not told it my father nor my mother, and shall I tell it thee?” Word: חוּד (chûwd) | |
| Ezekiel 17:2 | “Son of man, put forth a riddle, and speak a parable unto the house of Israel;” Word: חוּד (chûwd) |
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