חִידָה

chi.dahNoun (Feminine)H2420

riddle

From: from H2330 (חוּד);

Short Definition

a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. riddle, difficult question, parable, enigmatic saying or question, perplexing saying or question 1a) riddle (dark obscure utterance) 1b) riddle, enigma (to be guessed) 1c) perplexing questions (difficult) 1d) double dealing (with 'havin') Aramaic equivalent: a.chi.dah (*אֲחִידָה *"riddle" H0280)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

16 times

Appears 16 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Judges
8
1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1
Daniel
1
Ezk
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 10:1
  • Ezk 17:2
  • Judges 14:13
  • Judges 14:16
  • Judges 14:19

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