Strong's Lexicon Hidday: Hidday Original Word: הִדַּי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be joyful or to rejoice. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Hidday, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of joy or rejoicing can be found in Greek words such as χαρά (chara, Strong's G5479), meaning joy or gladness. Usage: Hidday is a proper name used in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with one of David's mighty warriors, known as "the Thirty." The name suggests a connotation of joy or rejoicing, which may reflect the character or the circumstances of the individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of the circumstances surrounding a person's birth or their character. Hidday, as one of David's mighty warriors, would have been part of an elite group of soldiers who were renowned for their bravery and loyalty to King David. This group played a crucial role in establishing and defending the kingdom of Israel during David's reign. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition one of David's heroes NASB Translation Hiddai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הִדַּי proper name, masculine one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:30 = חוּרַי 1 Chronicles 11:32. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hiddai Of uncertain derivation; Hiddai, an Israelite -- Hiddai. Forms and Transliterations הִדַּ֖י הדי hid·day hidDai hiddayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:30 HEB: בְּנָיָ֙הוּ֙ פִּרְעָ֣תֹנִ֔י הִדַּ֖י מִנַּ֥חֲלֵי גָֽעַשׁ׃ NAS: a Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks KJV: the Pirathonite, Hiddai of the brooks INT: Benaiah A Pirathonite Hiddai of the brooks of Gaash 1 Occurrence |