Original Word: שְׁדַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: shdar
Pronunciation: sheh-dar
Phonetic Spelling: (shed-ar')
Definition: Decree, edict
Meaning: to endeavor

labor

(Aramaic) a primitive root; to endeavor -- labour.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) a prim. root
Definition
to struggle, strive
NASB Translation
exerting (1).

[שְׁדַר] verb Hithpa. struggle, strive (ᵑ7 id. Pa`el wrestle, Ithpa`al be recalcitrant, also שְׁדַל Ithpa`al strive, and so Late Hebrew שָׁדַל (ל for ר), Syriac beguile, especially Pa`el, see Nö^{ZMG xi (1886) 735}); — Participle מִשְׁתַּדַּר Daniel 6:15 he was striving, followed by Infinitive

Word Origin: Aramaic; a root word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G75 (ἀγωνίζομαι • agonizomai), which also means to strive, to endeavor, or to make an effort. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the effort and struggle in various contexts, including spiritual endeavors and athletic competitions.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of making an effort or striving towards a goal. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the book of Daniel.

Context: The Aramaic verb שְׁדַר (shedar) appears in the context of the book of Daniel, which contains sections written in Aramaic. This verb is used to convey the idea of making an effort or endeavoring to accomplish something. In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of this term can be seen in Daniel 3:29, where it is part of the decree issued by King Nebuchadnezzar after the miraculous deliverance of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the fiery furnace. The king endeavors to ensure that no one speaks against the God of these men, highlighting the seriousness and effort behind the decree. The term reflects a determined action, often associated with royal commands or significant undertakings.

מִשְׁתַּדַּ֖ר משתדר miš·tad·dar mishtadDar mištaddarInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts