The meaning of “סָעַד”
Understanding çâʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
comfort, establish, hold up, refresh self, strengthen, be upholden. - to suport (mostly figurative) 1) to support, susta...
סָעַד
comfort, establish, hold up, refresh self, strengthen, be upholden. - to suport (mostly figurative) 1) to support, sustain, stay, establish, strengthen, comfort 1a) (Qal) to support, sustain 1a1) to sustain, stay (of heart) 1a2) to support, uphold (of throne)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:5 | “And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts; after that ye shall pass on: for therefore are ye come to your servant. And they said, So do, as thou hast said.” Word: סָעַד (çâʻad) | |
| Judges 19:8 | “And he arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart: and the damsel’s father said, Comfort thine heart, I pray thee. And they tarried until afternoon, and they did eat both of them.” Word: סָעַד (çâʻad) | |
| 1 Kings 13:7 | “And the king said unto the man of God, Come home with me, and refresh thyself, and I will give thee a reward.” Word: סָעַד (çâʻad) | |
| Psalms 94:18 | “When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.” Word: סָעַד (çâʻad) | |
| Proverbs 20:28 | “Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.” Word: סָעַד (çâʻad) |
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