The meaning of “קְדָם”
Understanding qŏdâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or קְדָם qᵉdâm (ked-awm'); (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:13), corresponding to קֶדֶם before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (th...
קְדָם
(Aramaic) or קְדָם qᵉdâm (ked-awm'); (Aramaic) (Daniel 7:13), corresponding to קֶדֶם before, [idiom] from, [idiom] I (thought), [idiom] me, [phrase] of, [idiom] it pleased, presence. - before 1) before, in front of 1a) before 1b) from before
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:23 | “Now when the copy of king Artaxerxes’ letter was read before Rehum, and Shimshai the scribe, and their companions, they went up in haste to Jerusalem unto the Jews, and made them to cease by force and power.” Word: קְדָם (qŏdâm) | |
| Daniel 5:17 | “Then Daniel answered and said before the king, Let thy gifts be to thyself, and give thy rewards to another; yet I will read the writing unto the king, and make known to him the interpretation.” Word: קְדָם (qŏdâm) |
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