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חֶדְוָה H2304
H2304 is the Hebrew word חֶדְוָה, transliterated chedvâh and said khed-vaw'. The King James Version most often renders it gladness.
What it means
rejoicing.
Where it comes from
from H2302 (חָדָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: gladness, joy.
Verses using חֶדְוָה
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Chronicles 16:27 · KJV
Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
Nehemiah 8:10 · KJV
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2304 mean?
H2304 is the Hebrew word חֶדְוָה (chedvâh), meaning rejoicing.
How is H2304 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gladness (1 time), joy (1 time).
How many times does H2304 appear in the Bible?
חֶדְוָה (chedvâh) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2304 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2302 (חָדָה).
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