Lexical Summary hadar: glorified, honor, honored Original Word: הֲדַּר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance glorify, honor (Aramaic) corresponding to hadar; to magnify (figuratively) -- glorify, honour. see HEBREW hadar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to hadar Definition to glorify (God) NASB Translation glorified (1), honor (1), honored (1). Topical Lexicon Meaning and Scope הֲדַּר (hădar) denotes the external manifestation of greatness—visible splendor, dignity, and regal honor. In Daniel it describes either the unrivaled majesty that belongs to the Most High or the reflected glory bestowed upon an earthly king. The word therefore functions as a window into divine sovereignty: whatever majesty humans possess is derivative, while God’s is inherent and eternal. Occurrences in Daniel 1. Daniel 4:34 – After seven seasons of humiliation Nebuchadnezzar testifies, “My sanity was restored, and I blessed the Most High; I praised and glorified Him who lives forever… my kingdom was restored to me, and still more greatness was added to me.” The restoration of “honor” (hădar) confirms that God alone grants—and withholds—kingly magnificence. Historical Setting Both chapters portray Babylon at its zenith, yet the same term that celebrates imperial grandeur exposes its fragility. When Nebuchadnezzar acknowledges God, his hădar is multiplied; when Belshazzar refuses, his hădar evaporates overnight (Daniel 5:30). Thus the Aramaic narrative uses a single word to trace Babylon’s rise, chastening, brief restoration, and irreversible fall. Theological Emphases • Divine Sovereignty: Only God can bestow or remove honor; earthly splendor is contingent stewardship (Psalm 113:4-8). Christological Foreshadowing Daniel’s use of hădar anticipates the “majestic glory” revealed in the incarnate Son. Jesus Christ laid aside visible splendor (Philippians 2:6-8) only to receive “glory and honor” forever (Hebrews 2:9). The pattern—humiliation preceding exaltation—mirrors Nebuchadnezzar’s experience, but in Christ it achieves saving significance for the world. Practical Ministry Applications • Leadership: Christian leaders acknowledge that any authority or dignity is delegated (John 19:11). Gratitude safeguards against the pride that ruined Belshazzar. Links to New Testament Revelation The Greek doxa (glory) carries forward the concept. Believers are promised participation in Christ’s eternal splendor (1 Peter 5:4), yet the call remains to “humble yourselves under God’s mighty hand, that He may exalt you in due time” (1 Peter 5:6). The storyline from Daniel to Peter underscores a consistent biblical theme: true honor flows from submission to the King of heaven. Forms and Transliterations הַדַּֽרְתָּ׃ הדרת׃ וְהַדְּרֵ֑ת וּמְהַדַּר֙ והדרת ומהדר had·dar·tā hadDarta haddartā ū·mə·had·dar umehadDar ūməhaddar vehaddeRet wə·had·də·rêṯ wəhaddərêṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:34 HEB: עָלְמָ֖א שַׁבְּחֵ֣ת וְהַדְּרֵ֑ת דִּ֤י שָׁלְטָנֵהּ֙ NAS: and praised and honored Him who lives KJV: and I praised and honoured him that liveth INT: forever and praised and honored For his dominion Daniel 4:37 Daniel 5:23 3 Occurrences |
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