Strong's Lexicon chaddud: Sharpness, pointedness Original Word: חַדּוּד Word Origin: Derived from the root חָדַד (chadad), meaning "to be sharp" or "to sharpen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of sharpness is ὀξύς (oxys), which also means sharp or keen. This term can be found in contexts relating to both physical sharpness and mental acuity. Usage: The Hebrew word "chaddud" refers to the quality of being sharp or pointed. It is used metaphorically to describe keen insight or acuteness of perception. In a physical sense, it can refer to the sharpness of a weapon or tool. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sharpness was often associated with effectiveness and readiness. A sharp sword or tool was essential for survival, whether in battle or in daily tasks such as farming and crafting. Metaphorically, sharpness could also refer to the mind's ability to discern and understand, a valued trait in leaders and wise individuals. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sharp From chadad; a point -- sharp. see HEBREW chadad Forms and Transliterations חַדּ֣וּדֵי חדודי chadDudei ḥad·dū·ḏê ḥaddūḏêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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