Definition
from H2302; rejoicing
Traditional renderings: gladness, joy.
Traditional renderings: gladness, joy.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֶדְוָה:
- καύχημαkauchēma“pride”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- 1 Chronicles 16:27וְחֶדְוָ֖ה · and joySplendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.
- Nehemiah 8:10חֶדְוַ֥ת · the joyThen Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”