Lexicon Darda: Darda Original Word: דַּרְדַּע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Darda Apparently from dar and dea'; pearl of knowledge; Darda, an Israelite -- Darda. see HEBREW dar see HEBREW dea' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Darda (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דַּרְדַּע proper name, masculine (etymology dubious; possibly = דַּרְדַּר belonging then below דרר, compare Thes Add83) — only 1 Kings 5:11 Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol (types of wise men, but Solomon wiser than they); = דָּ֖רַע 1 Chronicles 2:6, where read דַּרְדַּע with ᵑ6 ᵑ7 & Manuscripts דַּרְדַּר see דרר. דָּרוֺם, דְּרוֺר see דרר. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to pearl" or "to be wise."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Darda, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings. Usage: The name Darda appears in the context of a wise individual, mentioned in the Old Testament. Context: Darda is identified as one of the sons of Mahol, noted for his wisdom. He is mentioned in 1 Kings 4:31, where his wisdom is compared to that of Solomon, indicating his reputation as a sage. The verse states, "For he was wiser than all men, than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. And his fame spread throughout the surrounding nations." This passage highlights the exceptional wisdom of Solomon by comparing him to other renowned wise men of the time, including Darda. The mention of Darda alongside other figures known for their wisdom suggests that he was a respected and influential thinker in ancient Israel. Forms and Transliterations וְדַרְדַּ֖ע ודרדע vedarDa wə·ḏar·da‘ wəḏarda‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:31 HEB: וְהֵימָ֧ן וְכַלְכֹּ֛ל וְדַרְדַּ֖ע בְּנֵ֣י מָח֑וֹל NAS: Calcol and Darda, the sons KJV: and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons INT: Heman Calcol and Darda the sons of Mahol 1 Occurrence |