Lexicon chedvah: Joy, gladness Original Word: חֶדְוָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance joy (Aramaic) corresponding to chedvah -- joy. see HEBREW chedvah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chedvah Definition joy NASB Translation joy (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root חֲדָה (chadah), which means "to rejoice" or "to be glad."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2167 (εὐφραίνω, euphrainō): This Greek term means "to rejoice" or "to be glad," similar to the Aramaic חֶדְוָה. It is used in the New Testament to describe expressions of joy and gladness. Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of joy and celebration, often associated with festive occasions or expressions of happiness. Context: חֶדְוָה (chedvah) is an Aramaic noun found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Ezra. It is used to describe a state of joy or rejoicing, often in the context of religious or communal celebrations. The term reflects a deep sense of happiness and is associated with the collective joy of a community or group. In Ezra 6:16, the word is used to describe the joy of the Israelites as they celebrated the dedication of the house of God with gladness. This usage underscores the communal aspect of joy in the context of worship and religious observance. Forms and Transliterations בְּחֶדְוָֽה׃ בחדוה׃ bə·ḥeḏ·wāh bechedVah bəḥeḏwāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:16 HEB: אֱלָהָ֥א דְנָ֖ה בְּחֶדְוָֽה׃ NAS: house of God with joy. KJV: house of God with joy, INT: of God of this joy 1 Occurrence |
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