Berean Strong's Lexicon Chashbaddanah: Hashbaddanah Original Word: חַשְׁבַּדָּנָה Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew roots, possibly combining חָשַׁב (chashab, meaning "to think, account, or plan") and דָּן (dan, meaning "judge" or "judgment"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chashbaddanah, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of public reading and teaching of the Law can be related to Greek terms like διδάσκω (didaskō, meaning "to teach") and νόμος (nomos, meaning "law"). Usage: The name "Chashbaddanah" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible. It is the name of a Levite who participated in the public reading and explanation of the Law during the time of Nehemiah. The name may imply a person who is thoughtful or discerning in judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: The name Chashbaddanah appears in the context of the post-exilic period when the Israelites were returning from Babylonian captivity. This was a time of religious and social reform led by figures like Ezra and Nehemiah. The public reading of the Law was a significant event aimed at renewing the covenant and re-establishing the community's commitment to God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Hashbaddanah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַשְׁבַּדָּנָה proper name, masculine (etymology dubious) — one of those who stood with Ezra at the reading of the law Nehemiah 8:4; B omits; A Ασαβααμα, ᵐ5L Αβαανας. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hasbadana From chashab and diyn; considerate judge; Chasbaddanah, an Israelite -- Hasbadana. see HEBREW chashab see HEBREW diyn Forms and Transliterations וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה וחשבדנה vechashbadDanah wə·ḥaš·bad·dā·nāh wəḥašbaddānāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 8:4 HEB: וּמַלְכִּיָּ֛ה וְחָשֻׁ֥ם וְחַשְׁבַּדָּ֖נָה זְכַרְיָ֥ה מְשֻׁלָּֽם׃ NAS: Hashum, Hashbaddanah, Zechariah KJV: and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, INT: Malchijah Hashum Hashbaddanah Zechariah Meshullam 1 Occurrence |