Original Word: חָדַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chadad
Pronunciation: khaw-DAD
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-dad')
Definition: To be sharp, to sharpen
Meaning: to be, sharp, severe

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3691: ὀξύς (oxus) - meaning sharp or swift, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe quickness or keenness.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chadad" primarily means "to be sharp" or "to sharpen." It is used in the context of making something sharp, such as a tool or weapon, and can also imply being keen or alert in a metaphorical sense. The term conveys the idea of preparation and readiness, often associated with tools or weapons being made ready for use.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, tools and weapons were essential for daily life, agriculture, and defense. The process of sharpening was crucial for maintaining the effectiveness of these implements. The concept of sharpness also extended metaphorically to wisdom and discernment, reflecting the importance of being prepared and vigilant in various aspects of life.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be sharp, keen
NASB Translation
keener (1), sharpened (3), show yourself sharp (1).

[חָדַד] verb be sharp, keen (Aramaic חֲדַד; Late Hebrew חִדֵּד sharpen; Arabic be sharp and sharpen; Assyrian Pi`el uddudu, sharpen, Dl^{Pr 174, W 121}) —

Qal Perfect וְחַדּ֫וּ מִזְּאֵבֵי עֶרֶב consecutive Habakkuk 1:8 are keener than evening wolves (of impetuous Chaldean horses).

Hiph`il הֵחֵד (Che Or Brd) or יַחֵד (Näg compare Dr^{§ 123 a, R}), insert Isaiah 44:12 after ᵐ5 ᵑ6: the smith sharpeneth an axe.

Hoph`al Perfect3feminine singular הוּחַדָּה Ezekiel 21:14; Ezekiel 21:15; Ezekiel 21:16 be sharpened (in all, subject חֶרֶב). — See also 1. חדה.

I. [חָדָה] verb be or grow sharp; —

Qal grow sharp, Imperfect with apocope = jussive יָ֑חַד Proverbs 27:17 a;

Hiph`il sharpen (figurative), Imperfect apoc. יַ֫חַד Proverbs 27:17 b; בַּרְזֶל בְּבֶרְזֶל יָ֑חַד וְאִישׁ יַחְד מְּנֵירֵֿעֵהוּ let iron by means of iron grow sharp, and let a man sharpen the countenance (presence, bearing) of his friend; — so Ki<sup>Michl. 126 a</sup> De Now Kö<sup>Lgb i, 373 f.</sup>, compare Str. (who however makes both forms Hiph`il)

be fierce, sharpen

A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) sharp or (figuratively) severe -- be fierce, sharpen.

הוּחַ֔דָּה הוּחַ֖דָּה הוּחַ֤דָּה הוחדה וְחַדּוּ֙ וחדו יַ֣חַד יָ֑חַד יחד hū·ḥad·dāh huChaddah hūḥaddāh vechadDu wə·ḥad·dū wəḥaddū ya·ḥaḏ yā·ḥaḏ Yachad yaḥaḏ yāḥaḏInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts