Strong's Hebrew: 1919. הֲדַסָּה (Hadassah) -- Hadassah
Strong's Lexicon
Hadassah: Hadassah
Original Word: הֲדַסָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Hadaccah
Pronunciation: hah-das-sah
Phonetic Spelling: (had-as-saw')
Definition: Hadassah
Meaning: Hadassah
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew word "hadas" (הֲדַס), meaning "myrtle."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Hadassah, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the Greek name "Esther" (Ἐσθήρ) is used in the Septuagint and the New Testament.
Usage: Hadassah is the Hebrew name of Queen Esther, the central figure in the Book of Esther. The name means "myrtle," a plant known for its fragrance and beauty, symbolizing righteousness and divine favor. In the biblical narrative, Hadassah is the Jewish name of Esther before she becomes queen of Persia.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Jewish culture, names held significant meaning and often reflected personal characteristics or divine purposes. The myrtle plant, associated with Hadassah, was used in Jewish rituals and symbolized peace and prosperity. The account of Hadassah/Esther takes place during the Persian Empire, under King Xerxes (Ahasuerus), highlighting themes of providence, courage, and the survival of the Jewish people.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from hadas
Definition
"myrtle," Esther's Jewish name
NASB Translation
Hadassah (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
הֲדַסָּה proper name, feminine Jewish name of Esther ( = myrtle, on form compare Sta§ 199 a) Esther 2:7 (compare אֶסְתֵּר).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hadassah
Feminine of hadac; Hadassah (or Esther) -- Hadassah.
see HEBREW hadac
Forms and Transliterations
הֲדַסָּ֗ה הדסה hă·ḏas·sāh hadasSah hăḏassāh
Links
Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts