The meaning of “עָדָה”
Understanding ʻâdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adorn, deck (self), pass by, take away. - to advance, i.e. pass on or continue - causatively, to remove - specifically, ...
עָדָה
adorn, deck (self), pass by, take away. - to advance, i.e. pass on or continue - causatively, to remove - specifically, to bedeck (i.e. bring an ornament upon) 1) to pass on, advance, go on, pass by, remove 1a) (Qal) to pass on, put on 1b) (Hiphil) to remove
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 40:10 | “Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty.” Word: עָדָה (ʻâdâh) | |
| Proverbs 25:20 | “As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.” Word: עָדָה (ʻâdâh) | |
| Isaiah 61:10 | “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.” Word: עָדָה (ʻâdâh) | |
| Jeremiah 31:4 | “Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.” Word: עָדָה (ʻâdâh) | |
| Ezekiel 16:13 | “Thus wast thou decked with gold and silver; and thy raiment was of fine linen, and silk, and broidered work; thou didst eat fine flour, and honey, and oil: and thou wast exceeding beautiful, and thou didst prosper into a kingdom.” Word: עָדָה (ʻâdâh) |
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