Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מָעַד”
Understanding mâʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
make to shake, slide, slip. - to waver 1) to slip, slide, totter, shake 1a) (Qal) to slip 1b) (Hiphil) to cause or make ...
H4571
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מָעַד
Phoneticmaw-ad'
Transliterationmâʻad
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
make to shake, slide, slip. - to waver 1) to slip, slide, totter, shake 1a) (Qal) to slip 1b) (Hiphil) to cause or make to shake or totter
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 22:37 | “Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.” Word: מָעַד (mâʻad) | |
| Job 12:5 | “He that is ready to slip with his feet is as a lamp despised in the thought of him that is at ease.” Word: מָעַד (mâʻad) | |
| Psalms 37:31 | “The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.” Word: מָעַד (mâʻad) |
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