חֶדְוָה
Rejoicing
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What does חֶדְוָה (chedvah) mean in the Bible?
חֶדְוָה (chedvah) is a Hebrew word meaning "rejoicing". rejoicing BDB: joy Usage: gladness, joy. The joy of the LORD sustains covenant strength, shifting focus from sorrow to God-centered confidence. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Joy marked by festive celebration and communal delight, often associated with religious occasions and divine favor
rejoicing BDB: joy Usage: gladness, joy.
Why This Word Matters
The joy of the Lord sustains covenant strength, shifting focus from sorrow to God-centered confidence. Nehemiah 8:9-12
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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