Strong's Lexicon azda: Certain, sure, true Original Word: אֲזָד Word Origin: Derived from an Aramaic root, possibly related to the Hebrew word אָז (az), meaning "then" or "at that time." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of certainty or truth can be related to Greek words such as ἀληθής (alēthēs - Strong's Greek 227), meaning "true" or "truthful." Usage: The term "azda" is used in the context of certainty or truth. It conveys a sense of something being established or confirmed. In the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, it is used to emphasize the reliability or assuredness of a statement or decree. Cultural and Historical Background: The word "azda" appears in the Aramaic sections of the Book of Daniel, a text that was written during the Babylonian exile. During this period, Aramaic was the lingua franca of the Near East, and its use in the biblical text reflects the historical and cultural context of the Jewish people living under foreign rule. The use of Aramaic terms like "azda" highlights the influence of surrounding cultures and languages on the Jewish exiles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of uncertain derivation Definition sure, assured NASB Translation firm (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַזְדָּא (so Gi, with most MSS.; Baer אָֽזְדָא adjective sure, assured (Persian azda, Sanskrit addhâ, 'certain' (KernZDMG 1869, 220); so first NöKAT 2 617; confirmed now by Egyptian Aramaic (RÉS361, B 3) הן אזד יחעבד מן if it is made certain (certified) by, etc.; > ᵐ5 Ki AV and others (see Thea) as verb is gone, or (אָֽזְדָא) is going, from Talmud אֲזַד (= אֲזַל) go away (LevyNHWB i. 50); so ScheftMGWJ 1903, 310 from Zend * azda 'gone,' participle passive of azaiti 'go'); — Daniel 2:5 מִלְּתָה מִנִּי אַוְדָּא, Daniel 2:8 דִּיאַֿזְדָּא מִנִּי מִלְּתָא the word is assured on my part (the thing is fully resolved upon by me: compareSyrver  ; IE קַיָּימָא וֶאְמֶת); + Daniel 3:14(see צְדָא). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be gone (Aramaic) of uncertain derivation; firm -- be gone. Forms and Transliterations אַזְדָּ֑א אַזְדָּ֖א אזדא ’az·dā ’azdā azDaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:5 HEB: מִלְּתָ֖א מִנִּ֣י אַזְדָּ֑א הֵ֣ן לָ֤א NAS: The command from me is firm: if KJV: The thing is gone from me: INT: the command me is firm if will not Daniel 2:8 2 Occurrences |
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