The meaning of “עֵדָה”
Understanding ʻêdâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of עֵד in its techn. sense testimony, witness. Compare עֵדָה. - testimony 1) testimony, witness 1a) always plur...
עֵדָה
feminine of עֵד in its techn. sense testimony, witness. Compare עֵדָה. - testimony 1) testimony, witness 1a) always plural and always of laws as divine testimonies
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:52 | “This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm.” Word: עֵדָה (ʻêdâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 6:17 | “Ye shall diligently keep the commandments of the Lord your God, and his testimonies, and his statutes, which he hath commanded thee.” Word: עֵדָה (ʻêdâh) | |
| Joshua 24:27 | “And Joshua said unto all the people, Behold, this stone shall be a witness unto us; for it hath heard all the words of the Lord which he spake unto us: it shall be therefore a witness unto you, lest ye deny your God.” Word: עֵדָה (ʻêdâh) | |
| Psalms 119:79 | “Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies.” Word: עֵדָה (ʻêdâh) |
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