The meaning of “עֲדַף”
Understanding ʻădaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be more, odd number, be (have) over (and above), overplus, remain. - to be (causatively, have) redundant 1) to remain ov...
עֲדַף
be more, odd number, be (have) over (and above), overplus, remain. - to be (causatively, have) redundant 1) to remain over, be in excess 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be in excess 1a1a) excess (subst) 1a1b) surplus (participle) 1b) (Hiphil) to have a surplus
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 26:12 | “And the remnant that remaineth of the curtains of the tent, the half curtain that remaineth, shall hang over the backside of the tabernacle.” Word: עֲדַף (ʻădaph) | |
| Leviticus 25:27 | “Then let him count the years of the sale thereof, and restore the overplus unto the man to whom he sold it; that he may return unto his possession.” Word: עֲדַף (ʻădaph) | |
| Numbers 3:48 | “And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.” Word: עֲדַף (ʻădaph) |
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