The meaning of “עַד”
Understanding ʻad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עַד in the sense of the aim of an attack prey. - booty 1) booty, prey
עַד
the same as עַד in the sense of the aim of an attack prey. - booty 1) booty, prey
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:27 | “Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Isaiah 33:23 | “Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.” Word: עַד (ʻad) | |
| Zephaniah 3:8 | “Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.” Word: עַד (ʻad) |