הֻיְּדָה
𐤄𐤉𐤃𐤄
huyᵉdâh
H1960 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
An exuberant shout or acclamation, typically in the form of organized choral praise or thanksgiving, often directed to the deity in cultic or liturgical settings. The term primarily refers to collective vocal expressions of joy, praise, or thanksgiving in formal religious ceremonies or celebrations.
Semantic Range
acclamation, jubilant shout, communal thanksgiving, choir, choral praise, formal expression of praise or thanksgiving
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root הִידּד (hyd), meaning 'to shout in exultation, raise a loud cry of praise or triumph.' The form הֻיְּדָה functions as a noun referring to such an outcry, particularly associated with organized or collective praise.
Historical & Contextual Notes
הֻיְּדָה appears in biblical texts primarily in the context of formal worship, especially relating to the institution of ritual music and choral praise in the Jerusalem sanctuary. Its usage reflects the ancient Israelite tradition of vocal, communal expressions of joy and thanksgiving, often led by Levitical singers. The word is distinct from תְּהִלָּה (tehillah, 'praise'), which can refer to both praise in general and specific forms of song, whereas הֻיְּדָה emphasizes the acclamatory, shouted, or choral aspect of such praise. The English rendering 'choir of singers' captures some but not all of its nuance, as the term in Hebrew foregrounds the idea of loud, communal exultation as a ritual act. In later periods, such as the Second Temple and post-exilic eras, terms emphasizing thanksgiving or praise evolve in character and scope, sometimes reflected in translation traditions as 'choir,' 'thanksgiving,' or, more generally, 'praise.' Occasionally, English translations use 'choir' or 'acclaim,' which may obscure the term’s ritual and communal context.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from the same as הֵידָד; properly, an acclaim, i.e. a choir of singers; thanksgiving.
Bantu Hebrew
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הידד (h-y-d-d) — to shout joyfully, raise a cry, exult
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1960-01 |
הֻיְּד֖וֹת | huyedot | HNcfpa |
the thanksgiving | jubilant praise-shouts | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H1960-01 |
Nehemiah 12:8 | הֻיְּד֖וֹת | huyedot | HNcfpa |
the thanksgiving | jubilant praise-shouts |