5468. seder

Lexicon

seder: Order, arrangement

Original Word: סֶדֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ceder
Pronunciation: SAY-der
Phonetic Spelling: (seh'-der)
Definition: Order, arrangement
Meaning: order

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

order

From an unused root meaning to arrange; order -- order.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
arrangement, order
NASB Translation
order (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[סֵ֫דֶר] noun [masculine] arrangement, order (on vocalization compare Assyrian sidru, sidirtu, and Ba^{NB § 77 c}); - only plural לֹא סְדָרִים Job 10:22 = disorder, confusion, of the dark underworld.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb סָדַר (sadar), meaning "to arrange" or "to set in order."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of "order" in the Hebrew Bible, as denoted by סֶדֶר, finds its Greek counterpart in terms such as τάξις (taxis, Strong's Greek 5010), which also conveys the idea of arrangement or order. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe orderliness in various contexts, including church practices and moral conduct.

The term סֶדֶר, though not extensively used in the biblical text, encapsulates a critical aspect of the biblical worldview, emphasizing the importance of order and structure as reflections of divine will and purpose.

Usage: The term סֶדֶר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe an arrangement or sequence, often in the context of ritual, ceremonial, or natural order. It is not frequently used in the biblical text but carries significant implications of structure and organization when it appears.

Context: • The concept of "order" as expressed by סֶדֶר is foundational in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting the divine intention for creation and human society. The term underscores the importance of structure and harmony, whether in the cosmos, religious practices, or social systems.
• In the context of religious rituals, סֶדֶר can refer to the prescribed order of worship or sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of following divine instructions meticulously. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God is a God of order, not chaos.
• The idea of order is also evident in the natural world, where סֶדֶר can describe the orderly progression of seasons or the structured hierarchy within creation. This reflects the biblical worldview that the universe is not random but is governed by divine laws and principles.
• While the specific term סֶדֶר may not appear frequently, its underlying concept is pervasive throughout the Scriptures, influencing the understanding of law, morality, and divine justice.

Forms and Transliterations

סְדָרִ֗ים סדרים sə·ḏā·rîm sedaRim səḏārîm

Englishman's Concordance

Job 10:22
HEB: צַ֭לְמָוֶת וְלֹ֥א סְדָרִ֗ים וַתֹּ֥פַע כְּמוֹ־
NAS: without order, And which shines
KJV: [itself; and] of the shadow of death, without any order, and [where] the light
INT: deep without order shines according to

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5468
1 Occurrence

sə·ḏā·rîm — 1 Occ.