H2330 חוּד chûwd → Root
6 languagesRoot of the חוד chûwd family (3 members).
To tie or bind with a knot; by extension, to pose a riddle, enigma, or perplexing question—especially in a formal or public context. The term's primary use is metaphorical, relating to the challenging or enigmatic nature of riddles or puzzles presented for solution.
Etymology
Root: חוד (ח-ו-ד). Derived from the basic sense of 'to tie' or 'bind' (as with a knot), metaphorically extended to the act of 'knotting' thoughts or language—that is, presenting a puzzle or riddle that requires untangling. The root meaning relates to physical binding, while the verb form typically conveys the intellectual or social act of posing a riddle.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
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| Bemba | funda | to tie, to bind together (with rope, etc.) | funda | |
| Chichewa | funda | to tie, wrap around, bind, | -fund- | |
| Kaonde | funda | to wind, to tie around (rope, cloth, etc.) | -fund- | |
| Lunda | funda | to tie, wind (a cloth, rope, etc.) | -fund- | |
| Luvale | funda | to tie, bind, wind (as with a rope) | -fund- | |
| Tonga (Zambia) | funda | to wind (a rope), to tie around | -fund- |
Family members (2)
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H2420
חִידָה
chîydâh
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A riddle, enigmatic saying, or cryptic utterance whose meaning is intentionally concealed or requires discernment to und
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H4240
מְחִידָא
Mechida
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Mechida is a personal name, used specifically in lists of temple servants (Nethinim) who returned from exile. The lexica