Strong's Lexicon chadah: To rejoice, to be glad Original Word: חָדָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of rejoicing is "χαίρω" (chairo - Strong's Greek 5463), which also means to rejoice or be glad. This term is frequently used in the New Testament, particularly in the context of the joy found in Christ and the Gospel. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chadah" primarily conveys the sense of rejoicing or being glad. It is often used in contexts where joy and celebration are expressed, whether in response to God's blessings, deliverance, or in the context of worship and praise. The term emphasizes an internal state of joy that often manifests outwardly. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, expressions of joy and gladness were integral to religious and communal life. Festivals, victories, and acts of divine intervention were occasions for public rejoicing. The Hebrew concept of joy was deeply connected to one's relationship with God, reflecting trust in His provision and faithfulness. Joy was not merely an emotional response but a spiritual state that acknowledged God's sovereignty and goodness. Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [חָדָה] verb rejoice (Assyrian —adû DlPr 153; Aramaic  , חֲדָא) — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּ֫חַדְּ Exodus 18:9 (E), and Jethro rejoiced over (עַל of thing); jussive אַליִֿ֫חַדְּ Job 3:6 let it not rejoice among (בְּ) the days of the year, i.e. not take its place joyfully among them (figurative of day of Job's birth). — Klo proposes וְלֹא חָדוּבְּ֗֗֗ 1 Samuel 6:19 for וַיַּךְבְּ֗֗֗ compare also Dr Pi`el Imperfect suffix (causative) תְּחַדֵּהוּ בְשִׂמְחְה Psalm 21:7 thou makest him joyful (Che cheerest him) with gladness ("" תְּשִׁיתֵהוּ בְרָכוֺת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make glad, be joined, rejoice A primitive root; to rejoice -- make glad, be joined, rejoice. Forms and Transliterations וַיִּ֣חַדְּ ויחד יִ֭חַדְּ יחד תְּחַדֵּ֥הוּ תחדהו tə·ḥad·dê·hū techadDehu təḥaddêhū vaiYichad way·yi·ḥad wayyiḥad yi·ḥad Yichad yiḥadLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 18:9 HEB: וַיִּ֣חַדְּ יִתְר֔וֹ עַ֚ל NAS: Jethro rejoiced over all KJV: And Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness INT: rejoiced Jethro over Job 3:6 Psalm 21:6 3 Occurrences |
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