חָדָה
cha.dah
to rejoice
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word חָדָה (cha.dah) is defined as "to rejoice." This verb is part of the Emotion & Attitude semantic domain, indicating its connection to emotional states. With only three occurrences in the Bible, its usage is relatively limited, suggesting that it may be a specialized or nuanced term. The meaning of "to rejoice" implies a positive emotional state, likely characterized by happiness, joy, or elation. This verb may be used to describe a range of experiences, from celebration and triumph to inner satisfaction and contentment. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of emotional well-being, which is an essential aspect of human experience.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
As for that night, let thick darkness seize on it. Let it not rejoice among the days of the year. Let it not come into the number of the months.
Psalms 21:6For you make him most blessed forever. You make him glad with joy in your presence.
Exodus 18:9Jethro rejoiced for all the goodness which Yahweh had done to Israel, in that he had delivered them out of the hand of the Egyptians.