1927. hadarah

Lexicon

hadarah: Splendor, majesty, beauty

Original Word: הֲדָרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: hadarah
Pronunciation: hah-dah-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (had-aw-raw')
Definition: Splendor, majesty, beauty
Meaning: decoration

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

beauty, honor

Feminine of hadar; decoration -- beauty, honour.

see HEBREW hadar

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[הֲדָרָה] noun feminine adornment, glory — only construct הַדְרַת; —

1 קֹֿדֶשׁ׳ה holy adornment (Che^Psalm), always in connection with public worship of ׳י 1 Chronicles 16:29; 2Chronicles 20:21; Psalm 29:2; Psalm 96:9.

2 מֶֿלֶךְ׳ה the glory of a king, figurative of רָבעַֿם, Proverbs 14:28.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root הָדַר (hadar), which means to honor, adorn, or glorify.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G134: αἰνέω (aineō) • to praise, extol, or glorify. This Greek term is related to the concept of honor and glory, similar to the root of הֲדָרָה.
• G833: αὐξάνω (auxanō) • to grow, increase, or become greater. While not directly related to decoration, this term can imply the enhancement or augmentation of beauty or splendor.
• G1843: ἐξομολογέω (exomologeō) • to confess, profess, or acknowledge. This term is associated with the expression of praise or acknowledgment, which can be linked to the honor and glory aspects of הֲדָרָה.

In summary, הֲדָרָה (hadarah) encapsulates the idea of beauty and adornment, often used in the Bible to signify honor and divine splendor. Its usage underscores the importance of both external and internal beauty as reflections of God's glory.

Usage: The word הֲדָרָה is used in the context of describing something that is adorned or decorated, often implying a sense of honor or glory. It is typically used in poetic or descriptive passages to convey the beauty or grandeur of an object or person.

Context: The Hebrew term הֲדָרָה (hadarah) is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe decoration or adornment. It is closely related to the concept of beauty and splendor, often used in contexts that emphasize the aesthetic or honorable aspects of an object or person. The root הָדַר (hadar) from which it is derived is associated with honor and glory, suggesting that הֲדָרָה carries connotations of both physical beauty and a deeper, more intrinsic value.

In the biblical narrative, decoration and adornment are often symbolic of divine favor or blessing. The use of הֲדָרָה can be seen in descriptions of the tabernacle, the temple, or the attire of priests and kings, where beauty and splendor are reflective of God's glory and majesty. The concept of adornment in the Bible is not merely about external appearance but also about reflecting the inner beauty and honor bestowed by God.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּהַדְרַת־ בהדרת־ הַדְרַת־ הדרת־ לְהַדְרַת־ להדרת־ bə·haḏ·raṯ- behadrat bəhaḏraṯ- haḏ·raṯ- hadrat haḏraṯ- lə·haḏ·raṯ- lehadrat ləhaḏraṯ-

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 16:29
HEB: הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ לַיהוָ֖ה בְּהַדְרַת־ קֹֽדֶשׁ׃
NAS: the LORD in holy array.
KJV: the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
INT: Worship the LORD array holy

2 Chronicles 20:21
HEB: לַיהוָ֔ה וּֽמְהַֽלְלִ֖ים לְהַדְרַת־ קֹ֑דֶשׁ בְּצֵאת֙
NAS: [Him] in holy attire, as they went
KJV: and that should praise the beauty of holiness,
INT: to the LORD praised attire holy went

Psalm 29:2
HEB: הִשְׁתַּחֲו֥וּ לַ֝יהוָ֗ה בְּהַדְרַת־ קֹֽדֶשׁ׃
NAS: the LORD in holy array.
KJV: the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
INT: Worship the LORD array holy

Psalm 96:9
HEB: הִשְׁתַּחֲו֣וּ לַ֭יהוָה בְּהַדְרַת־ קֹ֑דֶשׁ חִ֥ילוּ
NAS: in holy attire; Tremble
KJV: the LORD in the beauty of holiness:
INT: Worship the LORD attire holy Tremble

Proverbs 14:28
HEB: בְּרָב־ עָ֥ם הַדְרַת־ מֶ֑לֶךְ וּבְאֶ֥פֶס
NAS: is a king's glory, But in the dearth
KJV: [is] the king's honour: but in the want
INT: A multitude of people glory king's the dearth

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1927
5 Occurrences

bə·haḏ·raṯ- — 3 Occ.
haḏ·raṯ- — 1 Occ.
lə·haḏ·raṯ- — 1 Occ.