The meaning of “עַד”
Understanding ʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. - properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e....
עַד
eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end. - properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition) 1) perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 15:18 | “The Lord shall reign for ever and ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| 1 Chronicles 28:9 | “And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the Lord searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Psalms 89:29 | “His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Isaiah 45:17 | “But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Amos 1:11 | “Thus saith the Lord; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:” Word: עַד (ʻad) |