Overview:
The term "Had" is not directly referenced as a standalone entry in the Bible. However, it is often encountered as a prefix or part of compound names in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of ancient Near Eastern deities or geographical locations. Understanding the significance of "Had" requires exploring its usage in biblical names and its cultural and historical context.

Biblical Context:
In the Bible, "Had" is most commonly associated with the name Hadad, a name that appears in various forms and contexts. Hadad was a storm and rain god worshiped in ancient Aram and surrounding regions, often equated with the Canaanite god Baal. The name Hadad is found in several biblical passages, often in relation to Edomite kings or adversaries of Israel.

Key References:

1. Hadad the Edomite:
· Hadad is mentioned as a member of the royal family of Edom who fled to Egypt after David's conquest of Edom. He later returned to his homeland and became an adversary to Solomon. This narrative is found in 1 Kings 11:14-22 : "Then the LORD raised up against Solomon an adversary, Hadad the Edomite, from the royal line of Edom."

2. Ben-Hadad:
· The name Ben-Hadad, meaning "son of Hadad," is associated with several kings of Aram (Syria) who were adversaries of Israel. One notable instance is found in 1 Kings 20, where Ben-Hadad, king of Aram, besieges Samaria, leading to a series of conflicts with the Israelites.

3. Hadadezer:
· Another compound name, Hadadezer, meaning "Hadad is my help," refers to a king of Zobah who fought against King David. This is recorded in 2 Samuel 8:3-5 : "David also defeated Hadadezer son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to restore his control along the Euphrates River."

Cultural and Historical Context:
The use of "Had" in these names reflects the syncretism and cultural exchanges in the ancient Near East, where deities like Hadad were revered across different regions and influenced local religious practices. The biblical narrative often portrays these figures in opposition to the God of Israel, highlighting the theological and political conflicts between Israel and its neighbors.

Theological Significance:
From a theological perspective, the presence of names like Hadad and Ben-Hadad in the biblical text underscores the recurring theme of Israel's struggle against idolatry and foreign influence. The biblical authors often depict these figures as instruments of divine judgment or as challenges to Israel's faithfulness to Yahweh. The narratives involving Hadad and related figures serve as reminders of God's sovereignty and the importance of covenant fidelity.

Conclusion:
While "Had" itself is not a standalone biblical term, its presence in compound names and its association with foreign deities and adversaries of Israel provide valuable insights into the historical and religious landscape of the biblical world. These references contribute to the broader biblical themes of divine sovereignty, judgment, and the call to exclusive worship of the God of Israel.1. (imp. & p. p.) See Have.

2. (imp. & p. p.) of Have.

4265. problepo -- to foresee
... Heb 11:40: "Because God had (4265 , '') something better for us (NT believers),
so that apart from us they (OT believers) would not be made perfect (ie ...
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3844. para -- from beside, by the side of, by, beside
... beside NASB Word Usage above (2), along (1), among (4), anyone's* (1), aside* (1),
before (4), beside (6), beyond (2), contrary (5), give (1), had (1), rather ...
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2192. echo -- to have, hold
... considered (2), could (2), derive (1), deriving (1), devoid* (1), enjoyed (1),
experiencing (1), felt (1), following (1), get (2), gripped (1), had (80), has ...
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1641. elattoneo -- to be less
... Word Origin from elasson Definition to be less NASB Word Usage had...lack (1). have
lack. From elasson; to diminish, ie Fall short -- have lack. ...
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4210. porphurous -- purple
... Hence, giving Jesus a cloak, Him as someone merely to be a. [This garment was
perhaps a discarded officers' cloak that had been dyed purple.]. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4210.htm - 6k

4496. rhipto -- to throw, cast, spec. to throw off, toss
... to throw off, toss NASB Word Usage cast (1), dispirited (1), laid...down (1),
threw (2), throwing off (1), thrown (1), had thrown...down (1). ...
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1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... 1), came (1), come (5), consist (1), crave* (1), depends* (1), do (1), done* (1),
exist (3), existed (4), existed* (1), falls (1), found (1), had (8), happen (4 ...
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312. anaggello -- to bring back word, announce
... Definition to bring back word, announce NASB Word Usage announce (1), announced
(1), declare (1), declaring (2), disclose (3), disclosing (1), had...news (1 ...
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3902. parasemos -- marked amiss, marked at the side, marked with a ...
... Word Origin from para and sema (a sign, mark) Definition marked amiss, marked at
the side, marked with a sign NASB Word Usage figurehead (1), had (1). ...
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2390. iaomai -- to heal
... Is 53:4,5). : Lk 17:15: "Now one of them [ie the ten lepers], when he saw
that he had been (2390 ), turned back, God with .". [2390 ...
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1961. hayah -- to fall out, come to pass, become, be
... extended (3), fall (4), fallen (1), fared (1), fell (1), follow* (1), followed*
(1), form (1), gave (1), give (1), go (4), gone (1), grown (1), had (80), had ...
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7355. racham -- to love, have compassion
... verb from racham Definition to love, have compassion NASB Word Usage compassion
(1), compassionate (1), find compassion (1), finds mercy (1), had (2), had ...
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3045. yada -- to know
... 1), discovered (3), distinguish (1), endowed (3), experienced (4), experiences
(1), familiar friend (1), find (5), found (1), gain (1), had knowledge (1), had ...
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2550. chamal -- to spare
... root Definition to spare NASB Word Usage concern (1), desires (1), had compassion
(2), had pity (1), had...compassion (2), have compassion (1), have pity (4 ...
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369. ayin -- nothing, nought
... Word Usage almost (1), bereft* (1), beyond (5), beyond* (1), cease (2), countless*
(2), else* (1), endless* (1), fails (1), found (1), gone (6), had (2), had ...
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2492b. chalam -- to dream
... 2492a, 2492b. chalam. 2493 . to dream. Transliteration: chalam Short
Definition: had. Word Origin a prim. root Definition to dream ...
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3426. yesh -- being, substance, existence, is
... Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition being, substance, existence, is NASB
Word Usage any (1), Gaddi (1), going (1), had (1), has (4), have (17 ...
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7235a. rabah -- to be or become much, many or great
... many (1), give more (1), great (10), greater (1), greatly (1), greatly multiply
(3), greatly* (1), grew (1), grow (1), grow...numerous (1), had gathered much (1 ...
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6496. paqid -- commissioner, deputy, overseer
... overseers (3). which had the charge, governor, office, overseer, that was set.
From paqad; a superintendent (civil, military or religious ...
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3205. yalad -- to bear, bring forth, beget
... 13), give birth the midwife (1), give delivery (1), given it birth (1), given birth
(4), gives birth (2), gives delivery (1), giving birth (2), had (17), had ...
/hebrew/3205.htm - 7k

On Care to Be Had for the Dead.
On Care to Be Had for the Dead. . On Care to Be Had for the Dead. St.
Augustine. Rev. H. Browne, MA Table of Contents. Title Page. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/on care to be had for the dead /

Whether the Priest of the Law had the Keys?
... OF THE MINISTERS OF THE KEYS (SIX ARTICLES) Whether the priest of the Law had the
keys? Objection 1: It would seem that the priests of the Law had the keys. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether the priest of the.htm

The Following Books to be had at the Shop of John Bryce, Printer ...
... The following BOOKS to be had at the Shop of JOHN BRYCE, Printer and Bookseller,
opposite Gibson's-Wynd, Salt-market. BOOKS IN OCTAVO. ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the following books to be.htm

How Pompey had the City of Jerusalem Delivered up to Him but Took ...
... CHAPTER 7. How Pompey Had The City Of Jerusalem Delivered Up To Him But Took
The Temple By Force. How He Went Into The Holy Of Holies ...
/.../chapter 7 how pompey had.htm

That when David had Conquered the Philistines who Made War against ...
... CHAPTER 4. That When David Had Conquered The Philistines Who Made War Against Him
At Jerusalem, He Removed The Ark To Jerusalem And Had A Mind To Build A Temple ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 4 that when david.htm

That Maximin, who had Persecuted the Christians, was Compelled to ...
... Book I. Chapter LVIII."That Maximin, who had persecuted the Christians, was compelled
to fly, and conceal himself in the Disguise of a Slave. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter lviii that maximin who had.htm

That the Holy Sepulchre had Been Covered with Rubbish and with ...
... Book III. Chapter XXVI."That the Holy Sepulchre had been covered with
Rubbish and with Idols by the Ungodly. For it had been in ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xxvi that the holy sepulchre.htm

In Reply to Marcellina, who had Asked what Should be Thought of ...
... Book III. Chapter VII. In reply to Marcellina, who had asked what should
be thought of those who to? In reply to Marcellina, who ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter vii in reply to.htm

Now, when it had Been Often Considered in the Councils of the Gods ...
... Book V. 6 Now, when it had been often considered in the councils of the gods?
Now, when it had been often considered in the councils ...
/.../arnobius/the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/6 now when it had.htm

For Suppose that it had Occurred to Us, Moved Either by Suitable ...
... Book IV. 16 For suppose that it had occurred to us, moved either by suitable
influence or violent? For suppose that it had occurred ...
/.../the seven books of arnobius against the heathen/16 for suppose that it.htm

Had (24400 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Had (24400 Occurrences). Had occurs 24400 times in 12
translations. You can narrow your search using the Advanced Bible Search. ...
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En-had'dah (1 Occurrence)
En-had'dah. En-haddah, En-had'dah. Enhakkore . Multi-Version
Concordance En-had'dah (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:21 and ...
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E'sar-Had'don (2 Occurrences)
E'sar-Had'don. Esarhad'don, E'sar-Had'don. Esau . Multi-Version
Concordance E'sar-Had'don (2 Occurrences). Ezra 4:2 ...
/e/e'sar-had'don.htm - 7k

Sooner (21 Occurrences)
... Matthew 18:28 But no sooner had that servant gone out, than he met with one of his
fellow servants who owed him 100 shillings; and seizing him by the throat ...
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Visited (40 Occurrences)
... John 19:39 Nicodemus too--he who at first had visited Jesus by night--came bringing
a mixture of myrrh and aloes, in weight about seventy or eighty pounds. ...
/v/visited.htm - 18k

Sailed (28 Occurrences)
... (WEY DBY NIV). Acts 14:26 From there they sailed to Antioch, from where they had
been committed to the grace of God for the work which they had fulfilled. ...
/s/sailed.htm - 14k

Sail (32 Occurrences)
... Acts 10:11 The sky had opened to his view, and what seemed to be an enormous sail
was descending, being let down to the earth by ropes at the four corners. ...
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Kareah (14 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:23 Now when all the captains of the forces, they and their men, heard
that the king of Babylon had made Gedaliah governor, they came to Gedaliah to ...
/k/kareah.htm - 12k

Scorched (21 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Scorched (21 Occurrences). Matthew 13:6 When the sun had
risen, they were scorched. Because they had no root, they withered away. ...
/s/scorched.htm - 12k

Quite (55 Occurrences)
... it becomes unfruitful. (WEY). Matthew 14:34 When they had quite crossed
over, they put ashore at Gennesaret; (WEY). Matthew 27:14 ...
/q/quite.htm - 22k

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