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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

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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 - We suggest that a search be made in your ancestors’ records, where you will discover what a rebellious city this has been in the past. In fact, it was destroyed because of its long and troublesome history of revolt against the kings and countries who controlled it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 4:19

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 4:19 - I ordered a search of the records and have found that Jerusalem has indeed been a hotbed of insurrection against many kings. In fact, rebellion and revolt are normal there!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:4

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:4 - Then the astrologers answered the king in Aramaic,[fn] “Long live the king! Tell us the dream, and we will tell you what it means.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:20

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:20 - He said,
“Praise the name of God forever and ever,
for he has all wisdom and power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 2:44

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 2:44 - “During the reigns of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed or conquered. It will crush all these kingdoms into nothingness, and it will stand forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 3:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 3:9 - They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, “Long live the king!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:3 - How great are his signs, how powerful his wonders! His kingdom will last forever, his rule through all generations.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 4:34

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 4:34 - “After this time had passed, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven. My sanity returned, and I praised and worshiped the Most High and honored the one who lives forever. His rule is everlasting, and his kingdom is eternal.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 5:10 - But when the queen mother heard what was happening, she hurried to the banquet hall. She said to Belshazzar, “Long live the king! Don’t be so pale and frightened.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:6 - So the administrators and high officers went to the king and said, “Long live King Darius!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:21

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:21 - Daniel answered, “Long live the king!

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 6:26 - “I decree that everyone throughout my kingdom should tremble with fear before the God of Daniel. For he is the living God, and he will endure forever. His kingdom will never be destroyed, and his rule will never end.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:14

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:14 - He was given authority, honor, and sovereignty over all the nations of the world, so that people of every race and nation and language would obey him. His rule is eternal—it will never end. His kingdom will never be destroyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:18 - But in the end, the holy people of the Most High will be given the kingdom, and they will rule forever and ever.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 7:27

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 7:27 - Then the sovereignty, power, and greatness of all the kingdoms under heaven will be given to the holy people of the Most High. His kingdom will last forever, and all rulers will serve and obey him.”
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