Lexical Definition
חוּד chûwd (khood) to riddle H:V
a primitive root
put forth.
- properly, to tie a knot, i.e. (figuratively) to propound a riddle
1) (Qal) to propose a riddle, propound a riddle
See Greek: διηγέομαι · προβάλλω
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חַ֙דְתָּ֙ | you have asked riddle | Judg.14.16 |
| ח֥וּדָה | ask riddle | Judg.14.13 |
| ח֥וּד | ask a riddle | Ezek.17.2 |
| אָחֽוּדָה | let me ask a riddle | Judg.14.12 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. [חוּד] verb denominative propound a riddle; —
Qal Perfect 2 masculine singular חַדְתָּה Judg 14:16 Imperfect אָח֫וּדָה Judg 14:12 Imperative (חִידָה וּמְשֹׁל מָשָׁל) חוּד Ezek 17:2 חוּ֫דָה Judg 14:13 always with חידה accusative of congnate meaning with verb
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Judges | 14:12 · 14:13 · 14:16 |
| Ezekiel | 17:2 |