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H1927 · Hebrew · Old Testament
הֲדָרָה
hadarah
Noun, feminine
adornment, glory, majesty

Definition

Adornment, glory, splendor, beauty — the visible majesty that accompanies God's presence and the honor due to Him. Related to hadar (H1926, splendor), this word captures the aesthetic dimension of holiness.

Usage & Theological Significance

Hadarah teaches that holiness is not drab — it is dazzling. 'Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness' (Ps 29:2) reveals that true worship engages beauty as a window into God's nature. The tabernacle's elaborate design, the priestly garments 'for glory and for beauty' (Ex 28:2), and the visions of heaven in Revelation all confirm that God's holiness radiates aesthetic splendor.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 29:2 Worship the LORD in the beauty [hadarah] of holiness.
Psalm 96:9 Worship the LORD in the splendor [hadarah] of His holiness.
1 Chronicles 16:29 Bring an offering and come before Him; worship the LORD in the beauty [hadarah] of holiness.
Proverbs 14:28 In the multitude of people is the glory [hadarah] of a king.
Psalm 110:3 Your people will volunteer freely in the day of Your power; in the splendor [hadarah] of holiness.

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