Word Study

The meaning of עַדְנָא

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

H5733
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עַדְנָא

Phoneticad-naw'
TransliterationʻAdnâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Adna. - § Adna = "rest" or "pleasure" - Adna, the name of two Israelites 1) one of the family of Pahath-moab who returned with Ezra and married a foreign wife 2) a priest, descendant of Harim in the days of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Ezra 10:30

And of the sons of Pahath–moab; Adna, and Chelal, Benaiah, Maaseiah, Mattaniah, Bezaleel, and Binnui, and Manasseh.

Nehemiah 12:15

Of Harim, Adna; of Meraioth, Helkai;

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Ezra
Book Distribution
Ezra1
Nehemiah1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עַדְנָא' deepen your understanding of Ezra 10:30?