חָדִיד (cha.did)
cha.did
Hadid
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 3 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name ḥādîd means "sharp" or "keen." It appears as a proper noun for a town located in the territory of Benjamin, mentioned only three times in the Hebrew Bible within Ezra and Nehemiah.
Its root conveys a sense of cutting edge or intensity. In this context, it serves as a geographical marker for one of the communities that returned from exile to rebuild Jerusalem. The name likely reflected a local characteristic or simply served as a distinctive identifier for the settlement in the northern region near Jerusalem.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name ḥādîd carries a meaning of sharpness or keenness, pointing to a specific place in the territory of Benjamin. In Ezra and Nehemiah, this town is listed alongside Lod and Ono as a community that returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem. Though we do not have detailed stories about its inhabitants, their presence signifies a collective effort to restore their homes and faith.
For your life today, this word reminds us that God values the steady, often unseen work of rebuilding. Just as the people of Hadid contributed to the restoration of their city, your faithful steps in daily life matter deeply. Whether you are restoring relationships or strengthening your spiritual habits, your contributions are part of a larger, meaningful picture.
God’s plan includes every participant, no matter how small their role may seem. By staying committed to your community and your faith, you join a long line of believers who trusted God to bring restoration. This hope encourages us to keep going, knowing that our efforts are seen and valued by Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 3 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hadid3×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חָדִ֣יד2×
- חָדִ֥יד1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:33
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, seven hundred twenty-five.
This verse lists Hadid as part of the initial return group, highlighting its role in the first wave of restoration efforts after exile.
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Nehemiah 7:37
The children of Lod, Hadid, and Ono: seven hundred twenty-one.
The slight difference in population count here compared to Ezra underscores the careful record-keeping of the returning community's size and structure.
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Nehemiah 11:34
Hadid, Zeboim, Neballat,
Included in the list of towns where residents chose to live near Jerusalem, showing Hadid’s continued importance in the post-exilic settlement plan.