The meaning of “יָעַד”
Understanding yâʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
agree,(maxke an) appoint(-ment, a time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together), meet (together), set (a ...
יָעַד
agree,(maxke an) appoint(-ment, a time), assemble (selves), betroth, gather (selves, together), meet (together), set (a time). - to fix upon (by agreement or appointment) - by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to engage (for marriage) 1) to fix, appoint, assemble, meet, set, betroth 1a)(Qal) to appoint, assign, designate 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to meet 1b2) to meet by appointment 1b3) to gather, assemble by appointment 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet 1d) (Hophal) to be set, be placed before, be fixed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:42 | “This shall be a continual burnt offering throughout your generations at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the Lord: where I will meet you, to speak there unto thee.” Word: יָעַד (yâʻad) | |
| Joshua 11:5 | “And when all these kings were met together, they came and pitched together at the waters of Merom, to fight against Israel.” Word: יָעַד (yâʻad) | |
| 1 Kings 8:5 | “And king Solomon, and all the congregation of Israel, that were assembled unto him, were with him before the ark, sacrificing sheep and oxen, that could not be told nor numbered for multitude.” Word: יָעַד (yâʻad) | |
| Nehemiah 6:10 | “Afterward I came unto the house of Shemaiah the son of Delaiah the son of Mehetabeel, who was shut up; and he said, Let us meet together in the house of God, within the temple, and let us shut the doors of the temple: for they will come to slay thee; yea, in the night will they come to slay thee.” Word: יָעַד (yâʻad) | |
| Psalms 48:4 | “For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.” Word: יָעַד (yâʻad) |
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