2303. chaddud
Lexicon
chaddud: Sharpness, pointedness

Original Word: חַדּוּד
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chadduwd
Pronunciation: khad-dood'
Phonetic Spelling: (khad-dood')
Definition: Sharpness, pointedness
Meaning: a point

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sharp

From chadad; a point -- sharp.

see HEBREW chadad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chadad
Definition
sharpened, sharp, pointed
NASB Translation
sharp (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חַדּוּד] adjective sharpened, sharp, pointed, only construct, with superlative sense = substantive: תַּחְתָּיו חַדּוּדֵי חָ֑רֶשׁ Job 41:22 beneath him the sharpest of potsherds, of scales of crocodile, compare Di VB.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָדַד (chadad), which means "to be sharp" or "to sharpen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for חַדּוּד in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, Greek terms related to sharpness or points, such as ἀκμή (akmē) meaning "point" or "edge," may conceptually align with the Hebrew term in certain contexts.

Usage: This word is used in the context of describing something that has a sharp point or edge, often in reference to tools or weapons.

Context: • The Hebrew word חַדּוּד (chadud) is a noun that signifies a point or sharp edge, typically associated with tools or weapons. The root חָדַד (chadad) implies the action of sharpening or making something keen. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its conceptual significance is evident in the context of ancient tools and weaponry, where the sharpness of an object was crucial for its effectiveness.
• In the ancient Near Eastern context, the sharpness of a tool or weapon was often a metaphor for precision, skill, and effectiveness. The ability to sharpen a tool or weapon was a valued skill, reflecting the importance of preparation and readiness in both daily life and warfare.
• The concept of sharpness also carries metaphorical implications in biblical literature, often symbolizing discernment, wisdom, or the penetrating power of words and actions. While חַדּוּד itself is not used metaphorically in the biblical text, its root and related terms contribute to this broader symbolic language.

Forms and Transliterations
חַדּ֣וּדֵי חדודי chadDudei ḥad·dū·ḏê ḥaddūḏê
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 41:30
HEB: תַּ֭חְתָּיו חַדּ֣וּדֵי חָ֑רֶשׂ יִרְפַּ֖ד
NAS: His underparts are [like] sharp potsherds;
KJV: Sharp stones
INT: his underparts are sharp potsherds spreads

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2303
1 Occurrence


ḥad·dū·ḏê — 1 Occ.















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