◄ 2316. Chadar ►
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Chadar: To surround, enclose, or encompass

Original Word: חֲדַר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chadar
Pronunciation: khaw-dar'
Phonetic Spelling: (khad-ar')
Definition: To surround, enclose, or encompass
Meaning: Chadar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hadar

Another form for cheder; chamber; Chadar, an Ishmaelite -- Hadar.

see HEBREW cheder

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a scribal error for Hadar, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to surround or enclose.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Chadar in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a specific personal name found in the Hebrew text. However, genealogical and historical names in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) may have transliterated forms that correspond to Hebrew names.

Usage: The name Chadar appears in genealogical contexts within the Old Testament, specifically in the lineage of Edomite kings.

Context: • Chadar is mentioned in the genealogical records of the Edomite kings, as found in the book of Genesis. The name appears in Genesis 36:39, where Chadar is listed as one of the kings who reigned in Edom before any king reigned over the Israelites. The passage states: "When Baal-hanan son of Achbor died, Hadar reigned in his place. His city was named Pau, and his wife’s name was Mehetabel daughter of Matred, the daughter of Me-zahab." (Genesis 36:39, BSB).
• The name Chadar is significant in the context of Edomite history, illustrating the political and familial structures of the region. The mention of Chadar and his city, Pau, provides insight into the governance and territorial divisions of Edom during the time period described in Genesis.
• The genealogical record in which Chadar appears serves to establish the historical and cultural backdrop against which the narrative of the Israelites unfolds, highlighting the interconnectedness of the various peoples in the ancient Near East.

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