הֲדַר (ha.dar)
ha.dar
honor
A:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Aramaic noun hadar signifies honor or majesty, appearing only once in the biblical text within Daniel 5:29. In this specific context, it describes the royal status and dignity bestowed upon Belteshazzar by King Belshazzar. The word captures the visible weight of authority and the respect due to a high-ranking official.
It derives from the Hebrew root hadar (H1921), which carries similar connotations of splendor or glory. While the Hebrew form often relates to physical beauty or ornate decoration, the Aramaic usage here focuses more on the social and political prestige associated with a position of power. This single occurrence highlights how honor was a tangible commodity in the ancient Near Eastern court.
Translators typically render hadar as "honor" or "dignity" to reflect its function in establishing social hierarchy. The term underscores that in Daniel’s narrative, royal favor is not merely personal but involves a formal recognition of status and majesty within the kingdom’s structure.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
In Daniel 5:29, the word hadar describes the honor and dignity placed upon Belteshazzar by King Belshazzar. This term captures the visible weight of authority and the respect due to a high-ranking official. It shows that honor in ancient courts was a tangible recognition of status within the kingdom’s structure.
For your faith, this reminds us that true dignity comes from God. While human rulers bestow temporary titles, our worth is rooted in being known by the Most High. We can find comfort in knowing that our identity is secure in Him, beyond any earthly position or praise.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ majesty/ the1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הַדְרָ֔/ה1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 5:18
“To you, king, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar your father the kingdom, and greatness, and glory, and majesty.
This verse establishes the source of true greatness and majesty from God, contrasting with the temporary honor given by human kings.