הֵד
𐤄𐤃
hêd
H1906 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A shout, cry, or loud sound, often with the sense of an exultant outcry or a repeated sound. The term primarily refers to a strong, ringing vocalization or reverberating noise, typically of a celebratory or jubilant character, though it may sometimes carry the nuance of an echo or resounding shout in various contexts.
Semantic Range
shout, loud cry, ringing sound, echo, reverberation, peal (of noise), resounding shout
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root הדד (hdd), which carries the meaning 'to make a loud sound, to shout, to give a cry.' The noun form הֵד (hêd) emerges from this root with a focus on the resultant sound or echo of such a cry. Occasionally connected to the noun הֵידָד (hêydād), meaning 'a cheer, shout of joy.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
הֵד occurs infrequently in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Isaiah 66:6), usually denoting a reverberating sound or an echoing shout. In biblical contexts, it typically describes the resounding noise associated with significant events (such as communal rejoicing, temple activity, or judgment announcements). The term is distinct from יַלְלָה (yellāh) 'wail' or רִנָּה (rinnah) 'song of rejoicing,' being more neutral in emotion but focused on volume and resonance. In post-exilic Hebrew, the sense of 'echo' or 'reverberation' was retained in later usage, including Rabbinic Hebrew. English translations often capture the term as 'sound,' 'voice,' or 'shout,' but may not fully reflect the nuance of resonant repetition inherent in the original.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
for הֵידָד; a shout; sounding again.
Bantu Hebrew
| Language | Bantu Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kikuyu | hee! | exclamation | |
| Lingala | eeeh! | excitement | |
| Shona | hede! | cheer | |
| Swahili | hede | cheer! (interjection expressing jubilation, excitement, or exultant shout, especially in sports and celebration contexts) | |
| Zulu | hhe! | emphatic exclamation |
Root Family
הדד (hêd) — to make a loud sound, to shout, to cry aloud
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1906-01 |
הֵ֥ד | hed | HNcmsa |
shouting | resounding shout | resounding shout | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1906-01 |
Ezekiel 7:7 | הֵ֥ד | hed | HNcmsa |
shouting | resounding shout | resounding shout |