Berean Strong's Lexicon shedar: Decree, edict Original Word: שְׁדַר Word Origin: Derived from an ancient Semitic root, possibly related to the Akkadian word "šadāru," meaning "to send" or "to dispatch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a decree in the Hebrew Bible can be related to the Greek word "δόγμα" (dogma), Strong's Greek #1378, which also refers to a formal decree or ordinance. Usage: The Hebrew word "shedar" refers to a formal decree or edict, often issued by a king or ruling authority. It conveys the idea of an official command that is to be obeyed by the subjects of the realm. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe royal decrees that have significant implications for the people of Israel and surrounding nations. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, decrees were a common means by which kings and rulers communicated their will to their subjects. These decrees were often inscribed on tablets or scrolls and distributed throughout the kingdom. They held the force of law and were expected to be followed without question. The issuance of a decree was a demonstration of the king's authority and power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a prim. root Definition to struggle, strive NASB Translation exerting (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שְׁדַר] verb Hithpa. struggle, strive (ᵑ7 id. Pa`el wrestle, Ithpa`al be recalcitrant, also שְׁדַל Ithpa`al strive, and so Late Hebrew שָׁדַל (ל for ר), Syriac  beguile, especially Pa`el, see NöZMG xi (1886) 735); — Participle מִשְׁתַּדַּר Daniel 6:15 he was striving, followed by Infinitive Strong's Exhaustive Concordance labor (Aramaic) a primitive root; to endeavor -- labour. Forms and Transliterations מִשְׁתַּדַּ֖ר משתדר miš·tad·dar mishtadDar mištaddarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:14 HEB: שִׁמְשָׁ֔א הֲוָ֥א מִשְׁתַּדַּ֖ר לְהַצָּלוּתֵֽהּ׃ NAS: sunset he kept exerting himself to rescue INT: of the sun kept exerting to rescue 1 Occurrence |
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