6940. qadruth

Lexicon

qadruth: Darkness, gloom

Original Word: קַדְרוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qadruwth
Pronunciation: kahd-ROOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (kad-rooth')
Definition: Darkness, gloom
Meaning: duskiness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

blackness

From qadar; duskiness -- blackness.

see HEBREW qadar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from qadar
Definition
darkness, gloom
NASB Translation
blackness (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קַדְרוּת noun feminine darkness, gloom; — אַלְבִּישׁ ׳שָׁמַיִם ק Isaiah 50:3 (compare √, Jeremiah 4:28; 1 Kings 18:45; "" שַׂק).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָדַר (qadar), which means "to be dark" or "to mourn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4655: σκοτία (skotia) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote darkness, both in a literal sense and metaphorically to describe spiritual blindness or moral obscurity. Like קַדְרוּת, σκοτία is often used to contrast with light, symbolizing the absence of divine truth and presence.

Usage: The term קַדְרוּת is used to describe a state of darkness or gloom, often metaphorically representing a period of mourning or distress.

Context: • The Hebrew word קַדְרוּת (qadrut) is a noun that conveys the concept of darkness or gloominess. It is derived from the root קָדַר (qadar), which is associated with the idea of becoming dark or expressing mourning. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical darkness, such as the onset of dusk, as well as metaphorical darkness, symbolizing sorrow or despair.
• In the context of biblical literature, קַדְרוּת often appears in poetic and prophetic texts, where it serves to evoke imagery of desolation or divine judgment. The use of darkness as a metaphor for mourning is a common theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, reflecting the cultural association of light with life and joy, and darkness with death and lamentation.
• The concept of קַדְרוּת can be seen in various passages where the imagery of darkness is employed to convey the emotional or spiritual state of individuals or nations. It underscores the profound impact of sin, suffering, and separation from God, while also pointing to the hope of eventual restoration and light.

Forms and Transliterations

קַדְר֑וּת קדרות kadRut qaḏ·rūṯ qaḏrūṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 50:3
HEB: אַלְבִּ֥ישׁ שָׁמַ֖יִם קַדְר֑וּת וְשַׂ֖ק אָשִׂ֥ים
NAS: the heavens with blackness And make
KJV: the heavens with blackness, and I make
INT: clothe the heavens blackness sackcloth and make

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6940
1 Occurrence

qaḏ·rūṯ — 1 Occ.