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Lexicon :: Strong's H5957 - ʿālam

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עָלַם
Transliteration
ʿālam
Pronunciation
aw-lam'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Corresponding to עוֹלָם (H5769)
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TWOT Reference: 2912

Strong’s Definitions

עָלַם ʻâlam, aw-lam'; (Aramaic) corresponding to H5769; remote time, i.e. the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever:—for (n-)ever (lasting), old.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x

The KJV translates Strong's H5957 in the following manner: ever (12x), everlasting (4x), old (2x), ever (with H5705) (1x), never (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x
The KJV translates Strong's H5957 in the following manner: ever (12x), everlasting (4x), old (2x), ever (with H5705) (1x), never (1x).

  1. perpetuity, antiquity, for ever

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עָלַם ʻâlam, aw-lam'; (Aramaic) corresponding to H5769; remote time, i.e. the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever:—for (n-)ever (lasting), old.
STRONGS H5957: Abbreviations

Biblical Aramaic

† עָלַם noun [masculine] perpetuity, antiquity (see Biblical Hebrew III עלם, H5769 עוֺלָם); — ע׳ absolute Daniel 3:33 [Daniel 4:3] +, construct Daniel 7:18; emphatic עָֽלְמָא Daniel 2:20 +; plural עָֽלְמִין Daniel 2:4 +, emphatic עָֽלְמַיָּא Daniel 2:44; Daniel 7:18; — perpetuity in the future: מַלְכוּת ע׳ Daniel 3:33 [Daniel 4:3]; Daniel 7:27, compare Daniel 4:31 [Daniel 4:34]; Daniel 7:14; ע׳ as adverb for ever Daniel 4:31 [Daniel 4:34]; עַדעָֽֿלְמָא וְעַדעָֿלַם עָֽלְמַיָּא Daniel 7:18; plural לְע׳ for ever Daniel 2:4, 44, 44; Daniel 3:9; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 6:7 [Daniel 6:6]; Daniel 6:22 [Daniel 6:21]; Daniel 6:27 [Daniel 6:26]; antiquity, מִןיֿוֺמָת עָֽלְמָא Ezra 4:15, 19; of limitless time both past and future: וְעַדעֿ׳ מִןעֿ׳ Daniel 2:20.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Ezra

4:15; 4:19

Daniel

2:4; 2:4; 2:20; 2:20; 2:44; 2:44; 2:44; 3:9; 4:3; 4:3; 4:34; 4:34; 5:10; 6:6; 6:21; 6:26; 7:14; 7:18; 7:18; 7:18; 7:27

H5957

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Strong's Number H5957 matches the Hebrew עָלַם (ʿālam),
which occurs 20 times in 15 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 4:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 4:15 - so that he may initiate a search of the records of his predecessors and discover in those records that this city is rebellious and injurious to both kings and provinces, producing internal revolts from long ago. It is for this very reason that this city was destroyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 4:19 - So I gave orders, and it was determined that this city from long ago has been engaging in insurrection against kings. It has continually engaged in rebellion and revolt.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:4 - The wise men replied to the king: [What follows is in Aramaic] "O king, live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will disclose its interpretation."

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:20 - saying, "Let the name of God be praised forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:44

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:44 - In the days of those kings the God of heaven will raise up an everlasting kingdom that will not be destroyed and a kingdom that will not be left to another people. It will break in pieces and bring about the demise of all these kingdoms. But it will stand forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 3:9 - They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, "O king, live forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:3 - "How great are his signs! How mighty are his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, and his authority continues from one generation to the next."

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:34

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:34 - But at the end of the appointed time I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and my sanity returned to me. I extolled the Most High, and I praised and glorified the one who lives forever. For his authority is an everlasting authority, and his kingdom extends from one generation to the next.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 5:10 - Due to the noise caused by the king and his nobles, the queen mother then entered the banquet room. She said, "O king, live forever! Don't be alarmed! Don't be shaken!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:6 - So these supervisors and satraps came by collusion to the king and said to him, "O King Darius, live forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:21

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:21 - Then Daniel spoke to the king, "O king, live forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:26 - I have issued an edict that throughout all the dominion of my kingdom people are to revere and fear the God of Daniel. "For he is the living God; he endures forever. His kingdom will not be destroyed; his authority is forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:14 - To him was given ruling authority, honor, and sovereignty. All peoples, nations, and language groups were serving him. His authority is eternal and will not pass away. His kingdom will not be destroyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:18 - The holy ones of the Most High will receive the kingdom and will take possession of the kingdom forever and ever.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:27

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:27 - Then the kingdom, authority, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be delivered to the people of the holy ones of the Most High. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; all authorities will serve him and obey him.'
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