אַדְרַזְדָּא (ad.raz.da)
ad.raz.da
diligently
A:AdvQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- A:Adv
Word Overview
The Hebrew adverb adrzd appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Ezra 7:23. It conveys a sense of precision and thoroughness, meaning correctly, exactly, or diligently. In this context, it modifies the command to provide whatever is needed for the temple worship without omission or error.
This rare word emphasizes the seriousness with which the decree was to be executed. By insisting on exact compliance, the text underscores that the restoration of worship required careful attention to detail. The term ensures that no resource was withheld and no instruction was ignored in fulfilling the royal order.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we look at Ezra 7:23, we see a royal decree that demands things be done exactly as commanded. The Hebrew word for this is rare, appearing only here in the Old Testament. It carries a weight of precision and thoroughness. This was not about casual compliance but about ensuring that every detail of the temple worship was restored without error or omission.
For your faith life, this reminds us that God cares about the details of how we honor Him. It is not enough to have good intentions; we are called to apply ourselves with care and diligence. Whether in our personal prayers or our service to others, doing things 'exactly' as God has shown us reflects a heart that respects His holiness.
This passage invites you to examine your own practices. Are there areas where you might be cutting corners? The example of the king’s decree encourages a spirit of careful obedience. It is a call to treat spiritual matters with the seriousness they deserve, knowing that our attention to detail honors the God who commands them.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- exactly1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַדְרַזְדָּ֔א1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 7:23
Whatever is commanded by the God of heaven, let it be done exactly for the house of the God of heaven; for why should there be wrath against the realm of the king and his sons?
This verse highlights the word's unique emphasis on exact compliance with divine instructions for temple worship.