הֲנָחָה
ha.na.chahholidayHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse
Definition
from H5117; permission of rest, i.e. quiet
Traditional renderings: release.
Traditional renderings: release.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders הֲנָחָה:
- ἄφεσιςaphesis“forgiveness”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
1 total
- Esther 2:18וַהֲנָחָ֤ה · a tax holidayThen the king held a great banquet, Esther’s banquet, for all his officials and servants. He proclaimed a tax holiday in the provinces and gave gifts worthy of the king’s bounty.