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H1923

הֲדַר

hădar /had-ar'/ Ask about this word
(Aramaic) from הֲדַרlemma הֲדַּר extra dagesh, corrected to class="strongs-hebrew-text">הֲדַר
magnificence
honour, majesty.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of hădar — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word hădar, represented by H1923, refers to magnificence, honour, majesty. It is a specific term found exclusively in the book of Daniel, appearing 3 times across 3 unique verses. Its usage centers on the concept of royal splendor and the dignity associated with a king.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical context, H1923 is used to describe the majesty of King Nebuchadnezzar. Initially, the king boasts of building Babylon for "the honour of my majesty" Daniel 4:30, attributing his glory to himself. Later, Daniel reminds his successor that it was the "most high God" who gave Nebuchadnezzar his kingdom, glory, and honour Daniel 5:18. After being humbled by God, Nebuchadnezzar's honour is restored to him for the glory of his kingdom, showing that this majesty is ultimately a divine gift Daniel 4:36.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related Aramaic words appear alongside H1923, creating a rich vocabulary for royal authority:

  • H2122 zîyv (brightness, countenance): This word is linked to restored glory, as Nebuchadnezzar's honour H1923 and brightness returned to him together Daniel 4:36.
  • H3367 yᵉqâr (glory, honour): This term is consistently paired with H1923 in every one of its occurrences, emphasizing the inseparable nature of royal honour and glory (Daniel 4:30, Daniel 5:18, Daniel 4:36).
  • H7238 rᵉbûw (greatness, majesty): This word describes the increase in dignity. It is what God gave Nebuchadnezzar along with his honour Daniel 5:18, and it was "excellent majesty" that was added to the king upon his restoration Daniel 4:36.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H1923 is significant within the narrative of Daniel.

  • Divine Source of Majesty: The word's usage contrasts human pride with divine sovereignty. Nebuchadnezzar's claim to his own majesty Daniel 4:30 is directly refuted by the assertion that God is the one who gives it Daniel 5:18.
  • Conditional Authority: The loss and restoration of Nebuchadnezzar's honour demonstrate that human majesty is not permanent or self-derived. It is held conditionally and is subject to God's will and judgment Daniel 4:36.
  • Majesty as a Divine Gift: The consistent pairing of honour H1923 with majesty H7238, glory H3367, and kingdom H4437 reinforces the theme that all components of a king's splendor are gifts from the "most high God."

Summary

In summary, H1923 is a focused term defining the honour and majesty of an earthly king. Confined to the book of Daniel, it serves a crucial narrative and theological purpose. It illustrates the distinction between human-claimed glory and divinely-bestowed authority, ultimately teaching that all majesty, power, and honour find their true source in God.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 3 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • הַדְרִ
  • הַדְרָ

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

3 verses, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.