1960. huyyedoth

Lexicon

huyyedoth: Testimonies, Decrees

Original Word: הֻיְּדָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: huydah
Pronunciation: hoo-yay-doth
Phonetic Spelling: (hoo-yed-aw')
Definition: Testimonies, Decrees
Meaning: an acclaim, a choir of singers

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

thanksgiving

From the same as heydad; properly, an acclaim, i.e. A choir of singers -- thanksgiving.

see HEBREW heydad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yadah
Definition
songs of praise
NASB Translation
songs of thanksgiving (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הֻיְּדוֺת noun feminine plural songs of praise; — Nehemiah 12:8; so Thes MV, but form strange and dubious; according to Ew^{§ 165 b} abstract הֻיְּדוּת (many MSS.) praising; so Be Ke Öttli; Ol^{§ 220} reads infinitive הוֺדוֺת, so SS.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root ידה (yadah), which means "to praise" or "to give thanks."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5568: ψαλμός (psalmos) • a song, a psalm.
• Strong's Greek Number 5215: ὑμνέω (hymneo) • to sing a hymn, to praise.

The concept of a choir or group of singers is mirrored in the New Testament through the use of terms like ψαλμός and ὑμνέω, which emphasize the continuity of musical worship from the Hebrew tradition into the early Christian church. These Greek terms capture the essence of communal singing and praise, reflecting the enduring significance of music in spiritual expression.

Usage: The term הֻיְּדָה is used to describe a group of singers or a choir that is involved in the act of praising or giving thanks, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

Context: The Hebrew word הֻיְּדָה (huydah) is a noun that signifies a collective group engaged in the act of praise or thanksgiving, typically through song. This term is rooted in the broader Hebrew tradition of worship, where music and singing play a central role in expressing devotion and gratitude to God. The concept of a choir or group of singers is integral to the liturgical practices of ancient Israel, where organized musical ensembles would lead the congregation in worship. The use of הֻיְּדָה underscores the communal aspect of worship, highlighting the importance of collective participation in the act of glorifying God. This term is reflective of the rich musical heritage within the Hebrew Scriptures, where music is often associated with joy, celebration, and divine encounter.

Forms and Transliterations

הֻיְּד֖וֹת הידות h·yə·ḏō·wṯ hyeDot hyəḏōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Nehemiah 12:8
HEB: מַתַּנְיָ֑ה עַֽל־ הֻיְּד֖וֹת ה֥וּא וְאֶחָֽיו׃
NAS: [who was] in charge of the songs of thanksgiving, he and his brothers.
KJV: [and] Mattaniah, [which was] over the thanksgiving, he and his brethren.
INT: Mattaniah charge of the songs he and his brothers

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1960
1 Occurrence

h·yə·ḏō·wṯ — 1 Occ.