1916. hadom

Lexicon

hadom: Footstool

Original Word: הֲדֹם
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: hadom
Pronunciation: hah-dome
Phonetic Spelling: (had-ome')
Definition: Footstool
Meaning: a foot stool

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

footstool

From an unused root meaning to stamp upon; a foot stool -- (foot-)stool.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a stool, footstool
NASB Translation
footstool* (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הֲדֹם noun masculine stool, footstool, always joined with רַגְלַיִם; only in poetry and late writings, (properly something cast down, low) — ׳ה absolute Psalm 110:1 (or construct before לְ, compare Ges^{§ 130}, 1); construct Lamentations 2:1+ 4t. — footstool, never literal, usually of ׳י Isaiah 66:1 רַגְלַי ׳הַשָּׁמַיִם כִּסְאִי וְהָאָרֶץ ה; elsewhere with reference to sanctuary רַגְלָיו ׳ה (compare מְקוֺם רַגְלַי Isaiah 60:13) Lamentations 2:1, or perhaps of ark (as place on which God rests) Psalm 99:5; Psalm 132:7, רַגְלֵי ׳וְלַה ׳בֵּית מְנוּחָה לַאֲרוֺן בְּרִיתיֿ אֱלֹהֵינוּ 1 Chronicles 28:2; of conquest of enemies of Messianic king by Yahweh's agency אָשִׁית אֹיְבֶיךָ הֲדֹם לְרַגְלֶיךָ Psalm 110:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb דּוּם (dûm), meaning "to be still" or "to rest."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2476 (histemi): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek word means "to stand" and can be related to the concept of positioning, as in standing over a footstool.
• G4714 (stoolos): This Greek term refers to a "pillar" or "support," which can be conceptually linked to the function of a footstool as a support for the feet.
• G5286 (hupopodion): This is the direct Greek equivalent for "footstool," used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of subjugation and divine authority, as seen in passages like Hebrews 1:13: "To which of the angels did God ever say, 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'?"

In summary, הֲדֹם (hadom) serves as a powerful symbol in the biblical narrative, representing both the majesty of God and the humility of creation under His rule.

Usage: The term הֲדֹם (hadom) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a footstool, often in a metaphorical sense to describe the earth as God's footstool, emphasizing His sovereignty and majesty.

Context: The Hebrew word הֲדֹם (hadom) appears in several key passages within the Old Testament, often in contexts that highlight the relationship between God and His creation. In Isaiah 66:1, the Lord declares, "Heaven is My throne, and the earth is My footstool," illustrating His supreme authority over the universe. Similarly, in Psalm 110:1, the imagery of a footstool is used to depict the subjugation of enemies: "The LORD said to my Lord: 'Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.'" This metaphorical use underscores the concept of divine dominion and the ultimate triumph of God's purposes.

The footstool also appears in the context of worship and reverence. In 1 Chronicles 28:2, King David refers to the Ark of the Covenant as God's footstool, signifying a place of divine presence and worship: "I had it in my heart to build a house of rest for the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD, for the footstool of our God." This usage reflects the sacredness associated with the footstool as a symbol of God's dwelling among His people.

Forms and Transliterations

הֲדֹ֣ם הֲדֹם־ הדם הדם־ וְלַהֲדֹם֙ ולהדם לַהֲדֹ֥ם להדם hă·ḏōm hă·ḏōm- haDom hăḏōm hăḏōm- la·hă·ḏōm lahaDom lahăḏōm velahaDom wə·la·hă·ḏōm wəlahăḏōm

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 28:2
HEB: בְּרִית־ יְהוָ֗ה וְלַהֲדֹם֙ רַגְלֵ֣י אֱלֹהֵ֔ינוּ
NAS: of the LORD and for the footstool of our God.
INT: of the covenant of the LORD stool to his feet of our God

Psalm 99:5
HEB: אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ וְֽ֭הִשְׁתַּחֲווּ לַהֲדֹ֥ם רַגְלָ֗יו קָד֥וֹשׁ
NAS: And worship at His footstool; Holy
INT: our God and worship stool be able to endure Holy

Psalm 110:1
HEB: אָשִׁ֥ית אֹ֝יְבֶ֗יךָ הֲדֹ֣ם לְרַגְלֶֽיךָ׃
NAS: Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.
INT: make enemies stool your feet

Psalm 132:7
HEB: לְמִשְׁכְּנוֹתָ֑יו נִ֝שְׁתַּחֲוֶ֗ה לַהֲדֹ֥ם רַגְלָֽיו׃
NAS: Let us worship at His footstool.
INT: his dwelling worship stool be able to endure

Isaiah 66:1
HEB: כִּסְאִ֔י וְהָאָ֖רֶץ הֲדֹ֣ם רַגְלָ֑י אֵי־
NAS: and the earth is My footstool. Where
INT: is my throne and the earth stool be able to endure Where

Lamentations 2:1
HEB: וְלֹא־ זָכַ֥ר הֲדֹם־ רַגְלָ֖יו בְּי֥וֹם
NAS: And has not remembered His footstool In the day
INT: not remembered stool be able to endure the day

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1916
6 Occurrences

hă·ḏōm — 3 Occ.
la·hă·ḏōm — 2 Occ.
wə·la·hă·ḏōm — 1 Occ.