149. adrazda
Strong's Lexicon
adrazda: "with care" or "diligently"

Original Word: אַדְרַזְדָּא
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: adrazda'
Pronunciation: ad-raz-daw
Phonetic Spelling: (ad-raz-daw')
Definition: "with care" or "diligently"
Meaning: quickly, carefully

Word Origin: Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Persian or Aramaic term.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of diligence and carefulness can be related to Greek terms such as σπουδή (spoudē - Strong's Greek 4710), which means "haste, diligence, or earnestness."

Usage: The term "adrazda" is used to convey the idea of doing something with great care, attention, or diligence. It implies a thoroughness and conscientiousness in the execution of a task.

Cultural and Historical Background: The word "adrazda" appears in the context of the Persian Empire, during the time of the Jewish exile and subsequent return to Jerusalem. This period was marked by significant administrative and bureaucratic activities as the Persian rulers managed their vast empire. The use of such a term reflects the importance of careful and diligent work in the administration and governance of the empire, as well as in the rebuilding efforts of the Jewish people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) of foreign origin
Definition
correctly, exactly
NASB Translation
zeal (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַדְרַזְדָּא adverb correctly, exactly (according to HaugJBW 1853, 152 f. Scheft68f. from Zend derez, make firm, whence Sanskrit participle passive drdha, firm, sure, suitable, Zend dere´ta, holding firm, Persian durust, whole, complete, correct; > NöKAT 2 617 from אַזְדָּא, q. v.); — Ezra 7:23 ׳יִתְעֲבֵד א.

אֶדְרַע see דרע.

אוה (√ of following; see Biblical Hebrew אוֺת, אוה).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
diligently

(Aramaic) probably of Persian origin; quickly or carefully -- diligently.

Forms and Transliterations
אַדְרַזְדָּ֔א אדרזדא ’aḏ·raz·dā ’aḏrazdā adrazDa
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 7:23
HEB: שְׁמַיָּ֔א יִתְעֲבֵד֙ אַדְרַזְדָּ֔א לְבֵ֖ית אֱלָ֣הּ
NAS: let it be done with zeal for the house
KJV: of heaven, let it be diligently done
INT: of heaven it be done zeal the house of the God

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 149
1 Occurrence


’aḏ·raz·dā — 1 Occ.















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