אֲרִידַי (a.ri.day)
a.ri.day
Aridai
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Aridai appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the ten sons of Haman who were executed in Esther 9:9. The etymology suggests a meaning like "the lion is enough," combining ari (lion) with a suffix implying sufficiency or strength. This title likely reflects the family's high status and martial pride within the Persian court.
Its solitary occurrence serves a specific narrative function rather than offering theological depth. By naming each son individually, the text emphasizes the complete dismantling of Haman’s lineage and influence. The name itself stands as a historical marker in a story about survival and reversal, reminding readers that the threat to the Jewish people was rooted in specific human actors whose power was ultimately undone.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Aridai appears only once in Scripture, listed among the ten sons of Haman who were executed in Esther 9:9. While the text does not elaborate on his character, his inclusion alongside his brothers highlights the thoroughness of the reversal described in this book. The narrative ensures that every member of Haman’s lineage is accounted for, marking the complete end of a threat to the Jewish people.
For readers today, this detail serves as a reminder of God’s sovereignty over history. Even when human plans seem powerful and entrenched, they are subject to divine oversight. The specific naming of individuals like Aridai underscores that God sees and addresses the concrete realities of injustice, bringing justice where it was needed most.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Aridai1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֲרִדַ֖י1×
Key Verses
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Esther 9:9
Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,
This verse lists Aridai among Haman's sons to demonstrate the complete dismantling of his family line and the finality of the threat against the Jews.