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הֲדַר

𐤄𐤃𐤓

hădar

H1923 noun

SILEX Entry

Root הדר to be splendid, to adorn, to honor

Definition

A state or quality of being splendid, dignified, or of impressive appearance; majesty, honor, ornament, or glory. In Aramaic biblical texts, הֲדַר describes grandeur, dignity, or the outward expression of excellence or nobility, often attached to rulers, kingdoms, or objects set apart for special honor. The semantic range includes both intrinsic greatness and the visible display of magnificence or honor.

Semantic Range

majesty, honor, splendor, magnificence, ornament, dignity; visible dignity or brilliance; outward display of grandeur

Root / Etymology

Aramaic form derived from the Hebrew root הדר, which carries the core meaning 'to be splendid, to adorn, to honor.' The word הֲדַר in Aramaic reflects a nominal derivation denoting the quality or condition of splendor, grandeur, or honorable standing. The root-level meaning ('to be splendid, adorn') serves as the foundation for this abstract nominal sense, and similar nominal forms are attested in related Semitic languages.

Historical & Contextual Notes

הֲדַר occurs in biblical Aramaic passages (e.g., Daniel, Ezra) to denote honor and majesty, particularly in reference to kings or the splendor associated with a royal court or the divine. Its usage highlights visible or apparent magnificence—such as in royal processions or the majesty attributed to deities or eminent figures—rather than solely an internal or moral quality. English translations vary between 'honor,' 'majesty,' or 'splendor,' but no single term captures both the sense of outward brilliance and the idea of dignity or respect. In post-exilic usage, the distinction between the Aramaic and Hebrew forms is mainly geographical and contextual, not semantic. Unlike related Hebrew terms like כָּבוֹד (kavod, 'weight, glory, honor'), הֲדַר emphasizes visible or manifest splendor rather than inherent worth or gravitas. Later meaning in Jewish liturgy sometimes absorbs both senses.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) from הֲדַרlemma הֲדַּר extra dagesh, corrected to הֲדַר; magnificence; honour, majesty.

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Root Family

הדר (h-d-r) — splendor, adornment, honor, majesty

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1921 הָדַר adorned one
H1922 הֲדַר you have glorified
H1924 הֲדַר Hadar
H1925 הֶדֶר splendor of
H1926 הָדָר my majesty
H1927 הֲדָרָה in adornment of

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H1923-01 הַדְרִֽ/י haderi ANcmsc/Sp1ms my splendor my majesty 2
H1923-02 וְ/הַדְרָ֔/ה vehaderah AC/Ncmsd/Td and majesty and the splendor 1

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H1923-01 Daniel 4:27 הַדְרִֽ/י haderi ANcmsc/Sp1ms my splendor my majesty
H1923-01 Daniel 4:33 הַדְרִ֤/י haderi ANcmsc/Sp1cs my-splendor my majesty
H1923-02 Daniel 5:18 וְ/הַדְרָ֔/ה vehaderah AC/Ncmsd/Td and majesty and the splendor
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