◄ 111. Adad ►
Lexicon Adad: Adad Original Word: אֲדַד Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Adad Pronunciation: ah-DAD Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ad') Definition: Adad Meaning: Adad Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hadad Probably an orthographical variation for Chadad; Adad (or Hadad), an Edomite -- Hadad. see HEBREW Chadad NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin probably an orth. var. for Hadad, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲדַד proper name, masculine see הדד. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root of uncertain meaning. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Adad, as it is a specific proper noun related to a deity not directly referenced in the Greek New Testament. However, understanding Adad can provide context for the broader study of ancient Near Eastern religions and their influence on the biblical world. Usage: The name Adad appears in the context of ancient Near Eastern deities, particularly within the Syrian pantheon. It is not directly mentioned in the Hebrew Bible but is relevant in understanding the cultural and religious background of the region. Context: Adad is recognized as a significant deity in the ancient Near Eastern religious landscape, particularly among the Arameans and other Semitic peoples. He is often equated with the Akkadian god Hadad, who was worshiped as the god of storms, rain, and fertility. Adad's worship was widespread in Syria and Mesopotamia, and he was often depicted as wielding a thunderbolt, symbolizing his control over the elements. The name Adad appears in various ancient inscriptions and texts, highlighting his importance in the pantheon of gods worshiped by neighboring cultures to the Israelites. Understanding Adad's role and attributes provides insight into the religious syncretism and cultural exchanges that occurred in the ancient Near East. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ḇə·’eḡ·rōp̄ — 1 Occ. bā·’ig·gə·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ. hā·’ig·ge·reṯ — 1 Occ. ’ig·ge·reṯ — 1 Occ. ’ig·gə·rō·wṯ — 4 Occ. ’ig·gə·rō·ṯê·hem — 1 Occ. wə·’ig·ge·reṯ — 2 Occ. lə·’ê·ḏōw — 1 Occ. wə·’êḏ — 1 Occ. wə·la·’ă·ḏîḇ — 1 Occ. ’id·dōw — 2 Occ. ’ā·ḏō·wn — 8 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·nāy — 3 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·nāw — 37 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·na·yiḵ — 1 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·nê — 4 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·ne·ḵā — 19 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·nê·ḵem — 11 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·ne·hā — 3 Occ. ’ă·ḏō·nê·hem — 9 Occ.