Strong's Lexicon Ariday: Aridai Original Word: אֲרִידַי Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Aridai, as it is a proper name specific to the Hebrew text of the Old Testament. Usage: The name "Aridai" is used in the Bible as a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Haman, the antagonist in the Book of Esther. The name itself does not have a specific meaning in Hebrew, as it is of Persian origin. Cultural and Historical Background: Aridai is mentioned in the context of the Persian Empire during the reign of King Xerxes (Ahasuerus). Haman, a high-ranking official in the Persian court, plotted to annihilate the Jewish people. However, his plans were thwarted by Queen Esther and her cousin Mordecai. The downfall of Haman and his sons, including Aridai, is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim, which commemorates the deliverance of the Jewish people from their enemies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a son of Haman NASB Translation Aridai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲרִידַי proper name, masculine a son of Haman Esther 9:9 (Persian, perhaps = haridayas, delight of Hari, see Add Thes72; but text very uncertain; compare different tradition as to the names in ᵐ5). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Aridai Of Persian origin; Aridai, a son of Haman -- Aridai. Forms and Transliterations אֲרִדַ֖י ארדי ’ă·ri·ḏay ’ăriḏay ariDaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 9:9 HEB: אֲרִיסַ֔י וְאֵ֥ת ׀ אֲרִדַ֖י וְאֵ֥ת ׀ וַיְזָֽתָא׃ NAS: Arisai, Aridai and Vaizatha, KJV: and Arisai, and Aridai, and Vajezatha, INT: Parmashta Arisai Aridai and Vaizatha 1 Occurrence |
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