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H280 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲחִידָה
Achidah
Noun, feminine (Aramaic)
Riddle / Dark Saying / Enigma

Definition

An Aramaic noun meaning 'riddle' or 'dark saying.' Used in Daniel 5:12. Related to Hebrew chidah (H2420).

Usage & Theological Significance

Daniel possessed the gift to 'dissolve riddles' (Daniel 5:12) -- a Spirit-given ability to illuminate the hidden. God speaks in riddles to ordinary prophets but plainly to Moses (Numbers 12:8). In Christ, all mysteries are revealed (Colossians 1:26).

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 5:12 Understanding to interpret dreams, explain riddles (achidan), and solve problems were found in this Daniel.
Numbers 12:8 With him I speak mouth to mouth, clearly, and not in riddles.
Judges 14:12 Samson said, 'Let me now put a riddle to you.'
Proverbs 1:6 To understand the words of the wise and their riddles.
1 Corinthians 13:12 For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face.

Related Words

H2420 -- chidah (riddle/dark saying) H995 -- bin (understand/discern) H2451 -- chokmah (wisdom)

External Resources

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