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Lexicon :: Strong's H5703 - ʿaḏ

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עַד
Transliteration
ʿaḏ
Pronunciation
ad
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1565a

Strong’s Definitions

עַד ʻad, ad; from H5710; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition):—eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, world without end.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x

The KJV translates Strong's H5703 in the following manner: ever (41x), everlasting (2x), end (1x), eternity (1x), ever (with H5769) (1x), evermore (1x), old (1x), perpetually (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x
The KJV translates Strong's H5703 in the following manner: ever (41x), everlasting (2x), end (1x), eternity (1x), ever (with H5769) (1x), evermore (1x), old (1x), perpetually (1x).

  1. perpetuity, for ever, continuing future

    1. ancient (of past time)

    2. for ever (of future time)

      1. of continuous existence

    3. for ever (of God's existence)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עַד ʻad, ad; from H5710; properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition):—eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, world without end.
STRONGS H5703: Abbreviations
† I. עַד and וָעֶ֑ד (so always) noun masculine perpetuity (= advancing time, compare Assyrian adû, time at the present times); —
1. of past time: מִנִּי עַר Job 20:4; הררי עד Habakkuk 3:6 ancient mountains (compare עולם 1). **so Genesis 49:26 (read הַרְרֵי עַד for הוֺרַ֔י עַד).
2. of future time, לָעַד (usually לָעַ֑ד) for ever:
a. during lifetime, of king Psalm 21:7; Proverbs 29:14; of others Psalm 9:19; Psalm 22:27; Psalm 61:9; Proverbs 12:19.
b. of things, לָעַד בַּצּוּר יֵחָֽצֵב֑וּן Job 19:24.
c. of continuous existence, of nations, גְּבֶרֶת עַד (of Babylon, compare עולם 2c) Isaiah 47:7 (yet see III. עַד II 3); anger, לעד Amos 1:11; elsewhere עֲדֵי עַד Psalm 83:18; Psalm 92:8; Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 65:18.
d. of divine existence, שֹׁכֵן עַד Isaiah 57:15; attributes, לָעַד Psalm 111:3; Psalm 111:10; Psalm 112:3; Psalm 112:9; residence in Zion, עֲדֵי עַד Psalm 132:14; law of God לָעַד Psalm 19:10; promise as to dynasty of David, לָעד Psalm 89:30; עֲדֵי עַד Psalm 132:12; inheritance of land, לָעַד Psalm 37:29; continuous relations between God and his people 1 Chronicles 28:9; Isaiah 64:8; Micah 7:18 לעד.
e. phrases (see עולם 2m): (לְ)וְֺלָם וָעֶ֑ד Psalm 9:6; Psalm 10:16; Psalm 21:5; Psalm 45:7; Psalm 45:18; Psalm 48:15; Psalm 52:10; Psalm 104:5; Psalm 119:44; Psalm 145:1; Psalm 145:2; Psalm 145:21; Exodus 15:18; Micah 4:5; Daniel 12:3; לָעַד לְעוֺלָם Psalm 111:8; Psalm 148:6; עַדעֿוֺלְמֵי עַד Isaiah 45:17. — Isaiah 30:8 read (עַדעֿוֺלָם) לְעֵד for a witness Syriac Version Vulgate Targum Ges Ew Di Che Du) for MT לָעַד.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

49:26

Exodus

15:18

1 Chronicles

28:9

Job

19:24; 20:4

Psalms

9:6; 9:19; 10:16; 19:10; 21:5; 21:7; 22:27; 37:29; 45:7; 83:18; 89:30; 92:8; 104:5; 111:3; 111:8; 111:10; 112:3; 112:9; 119:44; 132:12; 132:14; 145:1; 145:2; 145:21; 148:6

Proverbs

12:19; 29:14

Isaiah

26:4; 30:8; 45:17; 47:7; 57:15; 64:8; 65:18

Daniel

12:3

Amos

1:11

Micah

4:5; 7:18

Habakkuk

3:6

H5703

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H5703 matches the Hebrew עַד (ʿaḏ),
which occurs 51 times in 49 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 15:18

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:18 - The LORD will reign forever and ever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:20 - Then he looked on Amalek and took up his discourse and said,
“Amalek was the first among the nations,
but its end is utter destruction.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:24 - But ships shall come from Kittim
and shall afflict Asshur and Eber;
and he too shall come to utter destruction.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 3:28

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 3:28 - Afterward, when David heard of it, he said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD for the blood of Abner the son of Ner.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:9 - “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 19:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 19:24 - Oh that with an iron pen and lead
they were engraved in the rock forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:4 - Do you not know this from of old,
since man was placed on earth,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:5 - You have rebuked the nations; you have made the wicked perish;
you have blotted out their name forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 9:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 9:18 - For the needy shall not always be forgotten,
and the hope of the poor shall not perish forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:16 - The LORD is king forever and ever;
the nations perish from his land.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:9 - the fear of the LORD is clean,
enduring forever;
the rules[fn] of the LORD are true,
and righteous altogether.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:4 - He asked life of you; you gave it to him,
length of days forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:6 - For you make him most blessed forever;[fn]
you make him glad with the joy of your presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:26 - The afflicted[fn] shall eat and be satisfied;
those who seek him shall praise the LORD!
May your hearts live forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:29 - The righteous shall inherit the land
and dwell upon it forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:6 - Your throne, O God, is forever and ever.
The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:17 - I will cause your name to be remembered in all generations;
therefore nations will praise you forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:14 - that this is God,
our God forever and ever.
He will guide us forever.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:8 - But I am like a green olive tree
in the house of God.
I trust in the steadfast love of God
forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - So will I ever sing praises to your name,
as I perform my vows day after day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 83:17 - Let them be put to shame and dismayed forever;
let them perish in disgrace,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:29 - I will establish his offspring forever
and his throne as the days of the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:7 - that though the wicked sprout like grass
and all evildoers flourish,
they are doomed to destruction forever;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:5 - He set the earth on its foundations,
so that it should never be moved.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:3 - Full of splendor and majesty is his work,
and his righteousness endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:8 - they are established forever and ever,
to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:10 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:3 - Wealth and riches are in his house,
and his righteousness endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:9 - He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor;
his righteousness endures forever;
his horn is exalted in honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:44

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:44 - I will keep your law continually,
forever and ever,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:12 - If your sons keep my covenant
and my testimonies that I shall teach them,
their sons also forever
shall sit on your throne.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 132:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:14 - “This is my resting place forever;
here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:1 - [fn] A Song of Praise. Of David.
I will extol you, my God and King,
and bless your name forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:2 - Every day I will bless you
and praise your name forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:21 - My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD,
and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 148:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 148:6 - And he established them forever and ever;
he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:19 - Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:14 - If a king faithfully judges the poor,
his throne will be established forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:6 - For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon[fn] his shoulder,
and his name shall be called[fn]
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 26:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 26:4 - Trust in the LORD forever,
for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:17 - But Israel is saved by the LORD
with everlasting salvation;
you shall not be put to shame or confounded
to all eternity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:15 - For thus says the One who is high and lifted up,
who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly,
and to revive the heart of the contrite.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 64:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:9 - Be not so terribly angry, O LORD,
and remember not iniquity forever.
Behold, please look, we are all your people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 65:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:18 - But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 12:3 - And those who are wise shall shine like the brightness of the sky above;[fn] and those who turn many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 1:11

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 1:11 - Thus says the LORD:
“For three transgressions of Edom,
and for four, I will not revoke the punishment,
because he pursued his brother with the sword
and cast off all pity,
and his anger tore perpetually,
and he kept his wrath forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 4:5 - For all the peoples walk
each in the name of its god,
but we will walk in the name of the LORD our God
forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 7:18 - Who is a God like you, pardoning iniquity
and passing over transgression
for the remnant of his inheritance?
He does not retain his anger forever,
because he delights in steadfast love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:6 - He stood and measured the earth;
he looked and shook the nations;
then the eternal mountains were scattered;
the everlasting hills sank low.
His were the everlasting ways.
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