Strong's Lexicon chadar: To surround, enclose, penetrate Original Word: חָדַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of surrounding or enclosing might be found in words like "περιβάλλω" (periballō), which means to surround or to clothe. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chadar" primarily conveys the action of surrounding or enclosing something. It can also imply penetrating or entering into a space. This term is often used in contexts that describe physical enclosures or the act of entering into a hidden or secret place. The usage of "chadar" can extend metaphorically to describe the act of penetrating or understanding deeper truths or mysteries. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of enclosing or surrounding was significant in both physical and spiritual contexts. Physically, it could refer to the construction of protective barriers or the act of entering into a secure or private space, such as a tent or a chamber. Spiritually, it could symbolize entering into a deeper relationship with God or understanding His mysteries. The idea of God surrounding His people with protection is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to surround, enclose NASB Translation surrounds (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָדַר] verb surround, enclose (Phoenician in derivatives; Arabic II. conceal, curtain concealing a person, chamber, house, or tent as concealing some one; Ethiopic dwell; see also following) **Phoenician is only חדר, חדרת (temple or sepulchral) chamber (Lzb271 Cooke126); Ezekiel 21:19 is best explained from Syriac go about, surround, Syriac around. It seems uncertain whether חֶדֶר, Phoenician חדר chamber, Arabic curtain, chamber, tent, etc., are (ultimately) from this √ (as something surrounding); or (Buhl) from II. חדר = II. conceal behind curtain, conceal, confine, IV. conceal oneself, also abide, stay, remain behind (Land707f.), Ethiopic abide, dwell (Driver, privately, Nov. 1905). — only Qal Participle feminine singular הַחֹדֶ֫רֶת לָהֶם Ezekiel 21:19 that which surroundeth them (of the sword), — so ᵑ6 Thes Sm Co Da VB. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance enter a privy chamber A primitive root; properly, to inclose (as a room), i.e. (by analogy,) to beset (as in a siege) -- enter a privy chamber. Forms and Transliterations הַחֹדֶ֖רֶת החדרת ha·ḥō·ḏe·reṯ hachoDeret haḥōḏereṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 21:14 HEB: חָלָ֣ל הַגָּד֔וֹל הַחֹדֶ֖רֶת לָהֶֽם׃ NAS: slain, which surrounds them, KJV: [men that are] slain, which entereth into their privy chambers. INT: slain the great surrounds 1 Occurrence |