Berean Strong's Lexicon radid: Veil, shawl, or cloak Original Word: רָדִיד Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to spread Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "radid," the concept of veiling and modest attire can be related to Greek terms such as "κατακαλύπτω" (katakalypto - to cover, veil) found in 1 Corinthians 11:6. Usage: The term "radid" refers to a type of garment, specifically a veil or shawl, that was used in ancient times. It is often associated with women's clothing and is indicative of modesty and social status. The radid served both practical and symbolic purposes, providing protection from the elements and signifying a woman's marital status or social position. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, clothing was an important indicator of identity and status. The use of veils and shawls was common among women, serving as a sign of modesty and respectability. The radid would have been a typical garment for women, reflecting cultural norms regarding femininity and propriety. Veils were often used in public settings to maintain privacy and honor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom radad Definition a wide wrapper, large veil NASB Translation shawl (1), veils (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [רְדִיד] noun [masculine] wide wrapper, or large veil (ᵑ7Jer רְדִידָא (especially for Hebrew צָעִיף); Syriac apparently veil; Arabic is wrapper); — suffix רְדִידִי Songs 5:7; plural דָרְדִידִים Isaiah 3:23 (in list of women's finery). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vail, veil From radad in the sense of spreading; a veil (as expanded) -- vail, veil. see HEBREW radad Forms and Transliterations וְהָרְדִידִֽים׃ והרדידים׃ רְדִידִי֙ רדידי rə·ḏî·ḏî rediDi rəḏîḏî veharediDim wə·hā·rə·ḏî·ḏîm wəhārəḏîḏîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 5:7 HEB: נָשְׂא֤וּ אֶת־ רְדִידִי֙ מֵֽעָלַ֔י שֹׁמְרֵ֖י NAS: took away my shawl from me. KJV: took away my veil from me. INT: me wounded took my shawl and the guardsmen Isaiah 3:23 2 Occurrences |