Strong's Lexicon chad: Sharp, one Original Word: חַד Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be sharp" or "to be keen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts might include words like "ὀξύς" (oxys), meaning sharp, or "εἷς" (heis), meaning one. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "chad" primarily conveys the idea of sharpness, often in a literal sense, such as a sharp sword or tool. It can also imply singularity or unity, as in the concept of being one or unique. The term is used to describe something that is distinct or stands out due to its sharpness or singularity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sharpness was a valued quality, especially in tools and weapons, which were essential for survival and defense. The concept of unity or oneness also held significant theological importance, reflecting the monotheistic belief in one God. The Hebrew language often uses concrete imagery, such as sharpness, to convey abstract ideas like unity or distinctiveness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort form of echad Definition one NASB Translation one (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַד adjective = אֶחָד Ezekiel 33:30 del Co, compare ᵐ5. אחה (stem assumed for אָח; which however perhaps biliteral & primary, so Thes Rob Ges and others; DlHA 59 properly surround, protect; DlW compare a—u, side., ZehnpfBAS 1. 510 proposes belong together, compare Schult. Thes. De Goeje in RSSem 256 N suggests connection with µayy, family, clan). I. חַד Ezekiel 33:30 see אֶחָד. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance one Abridged from 'echad; one -- one. see HEBREW 'echad Forms and Transliterations חַ֣ד חד chad ḥaḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 33:30 HEB: הַבָּתִּ֑ים וְדִבֶּר־ חַ֣ד אֶת־ אַחַ֗ד NAS: speak to one another, KJV: and speak one to another, INT: of the houses speak to one another each |
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