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הֶדֶר

𐤄𐤃𐤓

heder

H1925 noun

SILEX Entry

Root הדר to honor, to be splendid, to adorn

Definition

Ornamental majesty, magnificence, or splendor, both literal and figurative. Refers to that which is outwardly impressive or beautiful, often used of physical beauty, royal appearance, or splendor of objects. In poetic and prophetic contexts, extends metaphorically to describe renown, honor, or the exalted standing of a person, nation, or city (notably Jerusalem in symbolic usage).

Semantic Range

majesty, splendor, beauty, ornament, honor, glory; (figuratively) prominence, renown, capital city

Root / Etymology

From the root הדר, meaning 'to adorn, be splendid, honor, display majesty.' The noun הֶדֶר derives from this root and designates that which is splendid or commands admiration, usually by outward display or ornamentation.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical usage, הֶדֶר often describes qualities of greatness, beauty, or stateliness, whether of persons (as in the bearing of a ruler or warrior), objects (such as a fruitful land or royal clothing), or abstractly (as glory or honor). It is frequently paired with other terms for glory (e.g., תִּפְאֶרֶת, כָּבוֹד), but is distinct in emphasizing aesthetic or manifest splendor rather than intrinsic value or weight. Poetic language associates הֶדֶר with both personal and national renown, and in a few passages applies the term figuratively to Jerusalem, signifying its position as a capital or its prominence among cities. English translations tend to render הֶדֶר as 'majesty,' 'glory,' or 'honor,' but may not fully reflect its connotations of visible magnificence and allure. In later Hebrew (post-biblical), the term retains a sense of elegance or grandeur, though with broader application to both persons and objects.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from הָדַר; honour; used (figuratively) for the capital city (Jerusalem); glory.

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Root Family

הדר (h-d-r) — to adorn, to be splendid, to honor, to display majesty

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1921 הָדַר adorned one
H1922 הֲדַר you have glorified
H1923 הֲדַר my majesty
H1924 הֲדַר Hadar
H1926 הָדָר my majesty

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H1925-01 הֶ֣דֶר heder HNcmsc the glory splendor of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H1925-01 Daniel 11:20 הֶ֣דֶר heder HNcmsc the glory splendor of
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