Lexicon adrazda: "with care" or "diligently" Original Word: אַדְרַזְדָּא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance diligently (Aramaic) probably of Persian origin; quickly or carefully -- diligently. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition correctly, exactly NASB Translation zeal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַדְרַזְדָּא adverb correctly, exactly (according to HaugJBW 1853, 152 f. Scheft68f. from Zend derez, make firm, whence Sanskrit participle passive drdha, firm, sure, suitable, Zend dere´ta, holding firm, Persian durust, whole, complete, correct; > NöKAT 2 617 from אַזְדָּא, q. v.); — Ezra 7:23 ׳יִתְעֲבֵד א. אֶדְרַע see דרע. אוה (√ of following; see Biblical Hebrew אוֺת, אוה). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Aramaic; likely derived from a combination of words meaning "quickly" or "carefully."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic term אַדְרַזְדָּא, the concept of acting "quickly" or "carefully" can be found in various Greek terms used in the New Testament. For example, the Greek word ταχύς (tachys, Strong's Greek 5030) conveys the idea of speed or swiftness, and the word ἀκριβῶς (akrivōs, Strong's Greek 199) can mean "carefully" or "accurately." These Greek terms capture similar nuances of urgency and precision found in the Aramaic usage. Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Ezra, to convey the manner in which certain actions or decrees are to be carried out. Context: The Aramaic word אַדְרַזְדָּא (adrazdā) appears in the book of Ezra, a text that includes sections written in Aramaic due to the historical context of the Jewish exile and interactions with the Persian Empire. In Ezra 4:23, the term is used to describe the swift and careful manner in which the Persian officials responded to a royal decree. The passage highlights the urgency and precision required in executing the king's orders, reflecting the administrative efficiency of the Persian Empire. The use of this term underscores the importance of adhering to royal commands with both speed and attention to detail, a theme that resonates with the broader narrative of the Jewish people's return from exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations אַדְרַזְדָּ֔א אדרזדא ’aḏ·raz·dā ’aḏrazdā adrazDaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:23 HEB: שְׁמַיָּ֔א יִתְעֲבֵד֙ אַדְרַזְדָּ֔א לְבֵ֖ית אֱלָ֣הּ NAS: let it be done with zeal for the house KJV: of heaven, let it be diligently done INT: of heaven it be done zeal the house of the God 1 Occurrence |