1924. Hadar
Lexicon
Hadar: Splendor, majesty, honor, glory

Original Word: הֲדַר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Hadar
Pronunciation: hah-DAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (had-ar')
Definition: Splendor, majesty, honor, glory
Meaning: Hadar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hadar

The same as hadar; Hadar, an Edomite -- Hadar.

see HEBREW hadar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hadar
Definition
an Edomite king
NASB Translation
Hadar (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
הֲדַר proper name, masculine a king in Edom (Aramaic form) Genesis 36:39 = הֲדַד (q. v.) 1 Chronicles 1:50 (so here Manuscripts, ᵑ6 no doubt rightly, compare Di).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root word הָדַר (hādar), which means "to honor" or "to adorn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Hadar, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings.

Usage: The name Hadar appears in the context of genealogies and historical records within the Old Testament. It is used to identify a specific individual, typically a leader or a person of significance.

Context: Hadar is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Edomite kings. In Genesis 36:39, Hadar is listed as one of the kings of Edom, succeeding Baal-hanan the son of Achbor. The passage states: "When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab." (BSB)
• The name Hadar is also found in 1 Chronicles 1:50, which parallels the account in Genesis, affirming his position as a king of Edom.
• The mention of Hadar in these genealogies highlights the historical and political landscape of Edom, a neighboring nation to Israel, and provides insight into the lineage and leadership of the Edomite people.
• The name Hadar, meaning "honor" or "majesty," may reflect the status or character attributed to this king, emphasizing the cultural importance of names in conveying identity and legacy.

Forms and Transliterations
הֲדַ֔ר הדר hă·ḏar haDar hăḏar
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 36:39
HEB: וַיִּמְלֹ֤ךְ תַּחְתָּיו֙ הֲדַ֔ר וְשֵׁ֥ם עִיר֖וֹ
NAS: died, and Hadar became king
KJV: died, and Hadar reigned
INT: became his place and Hadar and the name of his city

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1924
1 Occurrence


hă·ḏar — 1 Occ.















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