Strong's Lexicon chedvah: Joy, gladness Original Word: חֶדְוָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָדָה (chadah), which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5479 (χαρά, chara) – Joy, delight - G2167 (εὐφραίνω, euphrainō) – To rejoice, be glad Usage: The Hebrew word "chedvah" signifies a deep, abiding sense of joy and gladness. It is often used in the context of spiritual or communal joy, reflecting a state of happiness that is rooted in one's relationship with God and the community of believers. This joy is not merely an emotional response but a profound sense of well-being and contentment that comes from divine presence and blessing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, joy was a significant aspect of religious life and community gatherings. Festivals, worship, and communal celebrations were occasions for expressing joy and gratitude to God. The concept of joy in the Hebrew Bible is closely tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people, where joy is seen as a response to God's faithfulness and provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chadah Definition joy NASB Translation joy (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶדְוָה noun feminine (late) joy (Aramaic חדוא). — ׳ח 1 Chronicles 16:27 (in the sanctuary); ׳חֶדְוַת י Nehemiah 8:10 ("" אַלתֵּֿעָצֵ֑בוּ). חֶדְוָה noun feminine joy (ᵑ7 Syriac; see Biblical Hebrew II. חדה); — absolute ׳בְּח Ezra 6:16 with joy. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gladness, joy From chadah; rejoicing -- gladness, joy. see HEBREW chadah Forms and Transliterations וְחֶדְוָ֖ה וחדוה חֶדְוַ֥ת חדות chedVat ḥeḏ·waṯ ḥeḏwaṯ vechedVah wə·ḥeḏ·wāh wəḥeḏwāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 16:27 HEB: לְפָנָ֔יו עֹ֥ז וְחֶדְוָ֖ה בִּמְקֹמֽוֹ׃ NAS: Him, Strength and joy are in His place. KJV: strength and gladness [are] in his place. INT: are before Strength and joy his place Nehemiah 8:10 2 Occurrences |
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