2305. chedvah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
chedvah: Joy, gladness

Original Word: חֶדְוָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chedvah
Pronunciation: khed-vah'
Phonetic Spelling: (khed-vaw')
Definition: Joy, gladness
Meaning: rejoicing

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, euphraino) – To rejoice, to be glad

Usage: The Hebrew word "chedvah" signifies a state of joy or gladness. It is often used to describe a deep, abiding sense of happiness and contentment that comes from a spiritual or divine source. This joy is not merely an emotional response to circumstances but is rooted in a relationship with God and His presence.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, joy was considered a gift from God and was often associated with religious festivals, worship, and the presence of God among His people. Joy was seen as a communal experience, celebrated in gatherings and feasts, and was an integral part of worship and thanksgiving. The Israelites believed that true joy came from living in accordance with God's will and experiencing His blessings.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to chedvah
Definition
joy
NASB Translation
joy (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
joy

(Aramaic) corresponding to chedvah -- joy.

see HEBREW chedvah

Forms and Transliterations
בְּחֶדְוָֽה׃ בחדוה׃ bə·ḥeḏ·wāh bechedVah bəḥeḏwāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 6:16
HEB: אֱלָהָ֥א דְנָ֖ה בְּחֶדְוָֽה׃
NAS: house of God with joy.
KJV: house of God with joy,
INT: of God of this joy

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2305
1 Occurrence


bə·ḥeḏ·wāh — 1 Occ.
















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