Strong's Lexicon chud: To riddle, to pose a riddle Original Word: חוּד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chud," the concept of riddles and parables can be related to the Greek word παραβολή (parabolē), Strong's Greek #3850, which refers to a parable or allegory used to convey deeper truths. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chud" primarily means to riddle or to pose a riddle. It is used in the context of presenting a challenge or a puzzle that requires insight or wisdom to solve. This term is often associated with the idea of testing one's understanding or cleverness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, riddles were a common form of entertainment and intellectual challenge. They were used not only for amusement but also as a means of teaching and demonstrating wisdom. Riddles could serve as a test of intelligence and were often employed in royal courts and among wise men. The ability to solve riddles was seen as a sign of wisdom and insight. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from the same as chidah Definition to propound a riddle NASB Translation propound (3), propounded (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [חוּד] verb denominative propound a riddle; — Qal Perfect2masculine singular חַדְתָּה Judges 14:16; Imperfect אָח֫וּדָה Judges 14:12; Imperative (חִידָה וּמְשֹׁל מָשָׁל) חוּד Ezekiel 17:2; חוּ֫דָה Judges 14:13; always with חידה accusative of congnate meaning with verb Strong's Exhaustive Concordance put forth A primitive root; properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle -- put forth. Forms and Transliterations אָחֽוּדָה־ אחודה־ ח֥וּד ח֥וּדָה חַ֙דְתָּ֙ חדת חוד חודה ’ā·ḥū·ḏāh- ’āḥūḏāh- achudah chadta chud Chudah ḥaḏ·tā ḥaḏtā ḥū·ḏāh ḥūḏ ḥūḏāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 14:12 HEB: לָהֶם֙ שִׁמְשׁ֔וֹן אָחֽוּדָה־ נָּ֥א לָכֶ֖ם NAS: to them, Let me now propound a riddle KJV: said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle INT: said Samson propound now A riddle Judges 14:13 Judges 14:16 Ezekiel 17:2 4 Occurrences |
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