Strong's Lexicon adin: Delicate, gentle, tender Original Word: עָדִין Word Origin: Derived from the root עָדַן (adan), which means "to be delicate" or "to be soft." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "adin," the concept of gentleness or delicacy can be found in Greek words such as πραΰτης (prautēs), meaning "gentleness" or "meekness," which is Strong's Greek #4240. Usage: The Hebrew word "adin" is used to describe something that is delicate or tender. It conveys a sense of gentleness and softness, often used in contexts that highlight the fragility or preciousness of an object or person. In the Bible, it can refer to physical delicacy or a gentle disposition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of delicacy or gentleness was often associated with beauty and refinement. This could apply to both physical attributes and character traits. The idea of being "adin" would have been valued in contexts where strength and power were not the only admired qualities, but where grace and tenderness were also appreciated. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as eden Definition voluptuous NASB Translation sensual one (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [עָדִין] adjective voluptuous; — feminine singular עֲדִינָה as substantive Isaiah 47:8 of Babylonian personified, (thou) voluptuous one. — עֲדִינוֺ העצנו 2 Samuel 23:8, read חֲנִיתוֺ עוֺרֵר אֶתֿ, "" 1 Chronicles 11:11 Th We Dr, compare Ginsbnote. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance given to pleasures From adan; voluptuous -- given to pleasures. see HEBREW adan Forms and Transliterations עֲדִינָה֙ עדינה ‘ă·ḏî·nāh ‘ăḏînāh adiNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 47:8 HEB: שִׁמְעִי־ זֹ֤את עֲדִינָה֙ הַיּוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת לָבֶ֔טַח NAS: this, you sensual one, Who dwells KJV: Therefore hear now this, [thou that art] given to pleasures, that dwellest INT: hear you sensual dwells securely 1 Occurrence |
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