Strong's Lexicon achidah: Riddle, Enigma, Dark Saying Original Word: אֲחִידָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָחַד (achad), meaning "to be one" or "to unite." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G135 (ainigma): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a riddle or an obscure saying, similar to the Hebrew "achidah." It appears in 1 Corinthians 13:12, where Paul speaks of seeing "through a glass, darkly." Usage: The term "achidah" refers to a riddle or a perplexing question that requires insight and wisdom to solve. It is often used in the context of a challenge or a test of understanding, where the answer is not immediately apparent and requires contemplation or divine revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, riddles were a common form of entertainment and intellectual challenge. They were used in various settings, from royal courts to common gatherings, as a means to display wisdom and wit. In the biblical context, riddles often carried deeper spiritual or moral lessons, serving as a tool for teaching and reflection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chidah Definition a riddle NASB Translation enigmas (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲחִידָה] noun feminine riddle; — feminine plural absolute אֲחִידָן Daniel 5:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hard sentence (Aramaic) corresponding to chiydah, an enigma -- hard sentence. see HEBREW chiydah Forms and Transliterations אֲחִידָ֜ן אחידן ’ă·ḥî·ḏān ’ăḥîḏān achiDanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:12 HEB: חֶלְמִין֩ וַֽאַֽחֲוָיַ֨ת אֲחִידָ֜ן וּמְשָׁרֵ֣א קִטְרִ֗ין NAS: explanation of enigmas and solving KJV: and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving INT: of dreams explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult 1 Occurrence |
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