Strong’s H2420

חִידָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

chiydah

Pronunciation

khee-DAH

Definition

Riddle, Enigma, Dark Saying, Parable

Meaning

a puzzle, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim

Usage

The Hebrew word "chidah" refers to a riddle or enigmatic saying that requires deep thought and insight to understand. It is often used in the context of wisdom literature and prophetic messages, where the meaning is not immediately apparent and requires discernment. In the Bible, "chidah" is used to convey complex truths or to challenge the listener to seek deeper understanding.

Bible references

Numbers 12:8;Judges 14:12;Judges 14:13;Judges 14:14;Judges 14:15;Judges 14:16;Judges 14:17;Judges 14:18;Judges 14:19;1 Kings 10:1;2 Chronicles 9:1;Psalm 49:4;Psalm 78:2;Proverbs 1:6;Ezekiel 17:2;Daniel 8:23;Habakkuk 2:6