Strong's Lexicon Hadassah: Hadassah Original Word: הֲדַסָּה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word "hadas" (הֲדַס), meaning "myrtle." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Hadassah, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the Greek name "Esther" (Ἐσθήρ) is used in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Usage: Hadassah is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the central figure in the Book of Esther. The name means "myrtle," a plant known for its fragrance and beauty, symbolizing righteousness and divine favor. In the biblical narrative, Hadassah is the Jewish name of Esther before she becomes queen of Persia. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, names held significant meaning and often reflected personal characteristics or divine purposes. The myrtle plant, associated with Hadassah, was used in Jewish rituals and symbolized peace and prosperity. The account of Hadassah/Esther takes place during the Persian Empire, under King Xerxes (Ahasuerus), highlighting themes of providence, courage, and the survival of the Jewish people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hadas Definition "myrtle," Esther's Jewish name NASB Translation Hadassah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֲדַסָּה proper name, feminine Jewish name of Esther ( = myrtle, on form compare Sta§ 199 a) Esther 2:7 (compare אֶסְתֵּר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hadassah Feminine of hadac; Hadassah (or Esther) -- Hadassah. see HEBREW hadac Forms and Transliterations הֲדַסָּ֗ה הדסה hă·ḏas·sāh hadasSah hăḏassāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 2:7 HEB: אֹמֵ֜ן אֶת־ הֲדַסָּ֗ה הִ֤יא אֶסְתֵּר֙ NAS: He was bringing up Hadassah, that is Esther, KJV: And he brought up Hadassah, that [is], Esther, INT: become was bringing Hadassah that is Esther 1 Occurrence |
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