2297. chad

Lexicon

chad: Sharp, one

Original Word: חַד
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chad
Pronunciation: khad
Phonetic Spelling: (khad)
Definition: Sharp, one
Meaning: one

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

one

Abridged from 'echad; one -- one.

see HEBREW 'echad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
short 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; Dl^{HA 59} properly surround, protect; Dl^W compare a—u, side., Zehnpf^{BAS 1. 510} proposes belong together, compare Schult. Thes. De Goeje in RS^{Sem 256 N} suggests connection with µayy, family, clan).

I. חַד Ezekiel 33:30 see אֶחָד.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew חָד (chad), meaning "sharp" or "one."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1520: εἷς (heis) • meaning "one" or "single."
• Strong's Greek Number 3391: μία (mia) • feminine form of "one."
• Strong's Greek Number 1520: ἕν (hen) • neuter form of "one."

These Greek terms correspond to the Hebrew "chad" in their emphasis on singularity and unity, reflecting similar themes in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The word "chad" is used in the Hebrew Bible to express the concept of oneness or singularity. It is often employed in contexts where the emphasis is on the unity or singular nature of an object or concept.

Context: The Hebrew word חַד (chad) is a term that signifies the concept of oneness or singularity. It is a term that appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often emphasizing the unity or singular nature of an entity. The word is derived from a root that conveys the idea of sharpness or distinctness, which can metaphorically extend to the idea of being singular or unique.

In the Hebrew Bible, "chad" is used in a variety of passages to denote the number one or to emphasize the unity of a group or concept. For example, it can be used to describe a single day, a solitary individual, or the unified nature of a group. The term underscores the importance of unity and singularity in the biblical narrative, often highlighting the distinctiveness or uniqueness of God's creation or His chosen people.

The concept of oneness is a significant theme in biblical theology, reflecting the monotheistic belief in one God and the unity of His creation. The use of "chad" in the Scriptures serves to reinforce this theological principle, emphasizing the singularity and unity that are central to the biblical worldview.

Forms and Transliterations

חַ֣ד חד chad ḥaḏ

Englishman'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

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2297
1 Occurrence

ḥaḏ — 1 Occ.