The meaning of “עַד”
Understanding ʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition) against, and, as...
עַד
properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition) against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. - as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with) prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 13:15 | “For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Joshua 14:9 | “And Moses sware on that day, saying, Surely the land whereon thy feet have trodden shall be thine inheritance, and thy children’s for ever, because thou hast wholly followed the Lord my God.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| 1 Kings 2:45 | “And king Solomon shall be blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the Lord for ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Ezra 9:12 | “Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Isaiah 32:17 | “And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.” Word: עַד (ʻad) |
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