עָדִין (a.din)
a.din
voluptuous
H:AQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:A
Word Overview
The Hebrew adjective ‘âdîn describes something that is delicate, refined, or voluptuous. With only a single occurrence in the Hebrew Bible, it appears in Isaiah 32:12 to depict the mourning clothes worn by women for their fallen cities and fields. In this context, the word emphasizes the fragility and tenderness of the fabric, mirroring the vulnerability of the people who wear them.
Its root suggests a sense of softness or finesse, distinguishing it from words that simply mean "beautiful" or "strong." Translators often render it as "voluptuous" to capture this quality of refined delicacy, though some modern versions prefer "delicate" or "fine" to avoid unintended connotations. The term highlights how the physical texture of clothing can reflect the emotional state of grief and loss.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word âdîn appears only once in Scripture, found in Isaiah 32:12. It describes the delicate, fine fabric of mourning clothes worn by women for their fallen cities. This specific texture highlights a deep vulnerability and tenderness, mirroring the fragility of the people who wear them.
In our own lives, we often face seasons where our strength feels as thin as this refined cloth. Grief can strip away our usual defenses, leaving us exposed and raw. Yet, this imagery reminds us that such vulnerability is not a failure of faith, but a human response to loss.
When you feel fragile, remember that God sees the tenderness of your heart. He does not demand we wear armor when our spirits are broken. Instead, He offers presence in our weakness, turning our delicate grief into a space where His comfort can truly rest.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- O voluptuous [woman]1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֲדִינָה֙1×