2299. chad
Strong's Lexicon
chad: Sharp, one

Original Word: חַד
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chad
Pronunciation: khad
Phonetic Spelling: (khad)
Definition: Sharp, one
Meaning: sharp

Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be sharp" or "to be one."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of sharpness is "ὀξύς" (oxys), meaning sharp or keen. For the idea of oneness, "εἷς" (heis) is used, meaning one or single.

Usage: The Hebrew word "chad" primarily conveys the idea of sharpness, often used in the context of a sharp edge or point. It can also imply singularity or unity, as in the concept of being "one." This dual meaning reflects the word's versatility in describing both physical attributes and abstract concepts.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of sharpness was significant, especially in the context of tools and weapons. A sharp tool was essential for effective work in agriculture and craftsmanship, while a sharp weapon was crucial for defense and warfare. The idea of unity or oneness also held deep theological significance, particularly in the context of monotheism and the unity of God's people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from achad
Definition
sharp
NASB Translation
sharp (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. חַד see below חדד.

II. [חַד] adjective sharp — only feminine singular חַדָּה, of חֶרֶב Ezekiel 5:1; in figure of tongue Psalm 57:5; simile of mouth Isaiah 49:2; figurative of end of (i.e. final experience with) strange woman כְּחֶרֶב פִיּוֺת ׳ח Proverbs 5:4 ("" מָרָ֯ה כַלַּעֲנָה). — 1. חַד see below אֶחָד.

חַדָּה see עֵין חַדָּה.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sharp

From chadad; sharp -- sharp.

see HEBREW chadad

Forms and Transliterations
חַ֝דָּ֗ה חַדָּ֔ה חַדָּ֗ה חַדָּֽה׃ חדה חדה׃ chadDah ḥad·dāh ḥaddāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Psalm 57:4
HEB: וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם חֶ֣רֶב חַדָּֽה׃
NAS: And their tongue a sharp sword.
KJV: and their tongue a sharp sword.
INT: and their tongue sword A sharp

Proverbs 5:4
HEB: מָרָ֣ה כַֽלַּעֲנָ֑ה חַ֝דָּ֗ה כְּחֶ֣רֶב פִּיּֽוֹת׃
NAS: as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged
KJV: as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged
INT: is bitter wormwood Sharp sword A two-edged

Isaiah 49:2
HEB: פִּי֙ כְּחֶ֣רֶב חַדָּ֔ה בְּצֵ֥ל יָד֖וֹ
NAS: My mouth like a sharp sword,
KJV: my mouth like a sharp sword;
INT: my mouth sword A sharp the shadow of his hand

Ezekiel 5:1
HEB: לְךָ֣ ׀ חֶ֣רֶב חַדָּ֗ה תַּ֤עַר הַגַּלָּבִים֙
NAS: of man, take a sharp sword; take
KJV: of man, take thee a sharp knife, take
INT: take sword A sharp razor it a barber's

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2299
4 Occurrences


ḥad·dāh — 4 Occ.















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