אַדִּיר
Wide or (generally) large ; figuratively, powerful
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What does אַדִּיר (’addîr) mean in the Bible?
אַדִּיר (’addîr) is a Hebrew word meaning "wide or (generally) large ; figuratively, powerful". wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful BDB: majestic Usage: excellent, famous, gallant, glorious, goodly, lordly, mighty(-ier one), noble, principal, worthy. The title emphasizes that Assyria falls not by chance but by the action of the Sovereign LORD.
Meaning
Majesty and power derived from impressive physical dimensions; excellence expressed through magnitude and prominence.
wide or (generally) large; figuratively, powerful BDB: majestic Usage: excellent, famous, gallant, glorious, goodly, lordly, mighty(-ier one), noble, principal, worthy.
Why This Word Matters
The title emphasizes that Assyria falls not by chance but by the action of the Sovereign Lord. Isaiah 10:24-34
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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