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Lexicon :: Strong's H6923 - qāḏam

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קָדַם
Transliteration
qāḏam
Pronunciation
kaw-dam'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 1988

Strong’s Definitions

קָדַם qâdam, kaw-dam'; a primitive root; to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help):—come (go, (flee)) before, disappoint, meet, prevent.


KJV Translation Count — Total: 26x

The KJV translates Strong's H6923 in the following manner: prevent (15x), before (6x), met (2x), come (1x), disappoint (1x), go (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 26x
The KJV translates Strong's H6923 in the following manner: prevent (15x), before (6x), met (2x), come (1x), disappoint (1x), go (1x).
  1. to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before

    1. (Piel)

      1. to meet, confront, come to meet, receive

      2. to go before, go in front, be in front

      3. to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall

    2. (Hiphil)

      1. to come in front

      2. to confront, anticipate

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
קָדַם qâdam, kaw-dam'; a primitive root; to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help):—come (go, (flee)) before, disappoint, meet, prevent.
STRONGS H6923: Abbreviations
† [קָדַם] verb
Pi. denominative (Gerber130) come or be in front, meet; — קִדַּמְתִּי Jonah 4:2; Psalm 119:147; 3rd person plural קִדְּמוּ Deuteronomy 23:5 +, etc.; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular suffix יְקַדְּמֵנִי Psalm 59:11; 3rd person feminine singular suffix תְּקַדְּמֶךָּ Psalm 88:14; 1st person singular אֲקַדֵּם Micah 6:6; Imperative masculine singular קַדְּמָה Psalm 17:3; —
1.
a. meet, confront (with hostility) with accusative of person 2 Samuel 22:6 (twice in verse).= Psalm 18:6; Psalm 18:9; Job 30:27, with accusative פָּנָיו Psalm 17:13 of hostile approach to city (active) 2 Kings 19:32 = Isaiah 37:33 (+ adverb accusative).
b. come to meet one (accusative) as friend, with (ב) something Isaiah 21:14; Deuteronomy 23:5; Nehemiah 13:2, so, as worshippers (accusative of י׳), Micah 6:6 (twice in verse); with accusative of person + of thing Psalm 21:4, so Psalm 59:11 Kt Greek Version of the LXX Vulgate (accusative of person alone Qr), accusative of person alone Psalm 79:8; accusative י׳ Psalm 88:14, accusative פָּנָיו (of י׳) Psalm 95:2, compare חֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת יְקַדְּמוּ פָנֶיךָ Psalm 89:15 (namely, to join themselves to thee).
c. meet, receive, accusative of person, Job 3:12.
2.
a. go before, in front Psalm 68:26.
b. be in front, 1 Samuel 20:25 (read וַיְקַדֵּם for וַיָּקָם) Greek Version of the LXX Ew Th We Dr and others.
3. be beforehand, with ב temporal Psalm 119:147; + infinitive construct Jonah 4:2; anticipate, forestall, with accusative of thing Psalm 119:148.
Hiph.
1. Imperfect 3rd person feminine singular תַּקְדִּים (We Now GASm תְּקַדֵּם) Amos 9:10 calamity...shall not come in front about us (בַּעֲדֵינוּ).
2. Perfect 3rd person masculine singular suffix הִקְדִּימַנִי Job 41:3 who has anticipated me [God]? Greek Version of the LXX Me Bi Bu confronted me (reading וַיִּשְׁלָ֑ם for following וַאֲשַׁלֵּם); Du יְקַדְּמֶנּוּ confronted him (the crocodile).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

23:5; 23:5

1 Samuel

20:25

2 Samuel

22:6

2 Kings

19:32

Nehemiah

13:2

Job

3:12; 30:27; 41:3

Psalms

17:3; 17:13; 18:6; 18:9; 21:4; 59:11; 59:11; 68:26; 79:8; 88:14; 88:14; 89:15; 95:2; 119:147; 119:147; 119:148

Isaiah

21:14; 37:33

Amos

9:10

Jonah

4:2; 4:2

Micah

6:6; 6:6

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6923 matches the Hebrew קָדַם (qāḏam),
which occurs 26 times in 25 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 23:4 - because they did not meet H6923 you with [fn]food and water on the way when you came out of Egypt, and because they hired against you Balaam the son of Beor from Pethor of [fn]Mesopotamia, to curse you.
Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:6 -

The cords of Sheol surrounded me;

The snares of death confronted H6923 me.

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:19 -

“They confronted H6923 me in the day of my disaster,

But Yahweh was my support.

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:32 -

‘Therefore thus says Yahweh concerning the king of Assyria, “He will not come to this city or shoot an arrow there; and he will not come H6923 before H6923 it with a shield or throw up a siege ramp against it.

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 13:2 - because they did not meet H6923 the sons of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them to curse them. However, our God turned the curse into a blessing.
Unchecked Copy BoxJob 3:12 -

“Why did the knees receive H6923 me,

And why the breasts, that I should suck?

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:27 -

[fn]I am boiling within and cannot be silent;

Days of affliction confront H6923 me.

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:11 -

“Who has [fn]given H6923 to Me that I should repay him?

Whatever is under the whole heaven is Mine.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:13 -

Arise, O Yahweh, confront H6923 him, bring him low;

Protect my soul from the wicked with Your sword,

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:5 -

The cords of Sheol surrounded me;

The snares of death confronted H6923 me.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:18 -

They confronted H6923 me in the day of my disaster,

But Yahweh was my support.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:3 -

For You meet H6923 him with the blessings of good things;

You set a crown of fine gold on his head.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:10 -

[fn]My God in His lovingkindness will approach H6923 me;

God will let me look triumphantly upon [fn]my foes.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 -

The singers went H6923 on H6923, the musicians after them,

[fn]In the midst of the maidens beating tambourines.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:8 -

Do not remember our former iniquities against us;

Let Your compassion quickly approach H6923 us,

For we are brought very low.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:13 -

But as for me, O Yahweh, I have cried out to You for help,

And in the morning my prayer comes H6923 before H6923 You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:14 -

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne;

Lovingkindness and [fn]truth go H6923 before H6923 You.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 95:2 -

Let us come H6923 before H6923 His presence with [fn]thanksgiving,

Let us make a loud shout to Him with songs of praise.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 -

I [fn]eagerly H6923 greet H6923 the dawn and cry for help;

I [fn]wait for Your words.

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 -

My eyes [fn]eagerly H6923 greet H6923 the night watches,

That I may muse on Your [fn]word.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 21:14 -

Bring water to meet the thirsty,

O inhabitants of the land of Tema,

Meet H6923 with bread the one who has fled.

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:33 -

“Therefore, thus says Yahweh concerning the king of Assyria, ‘He will not come to this city or shoot an arrow there; and he will not come H6923 before H6923 it with a shield or throw up a siege ramp against it.

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:10 -

“All the sinners of My people will die by the sword,

Those who say, ‘The calamity will not overtake or confront H6923 us.’

Unchecked Copy BoxJon 4:2 - And he prayed to Yahweh and said, “Ah! O Yahweh, was not this my word to myself while I was still in my own land? Therefore I went H6923 ahead H6923 to flee to Tarshish, for I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, and one who relents concerning evil.
Unchecked Copy BoxMic 6:6 -

With what shall I come H6923 before H6923 Yahweh

And bow myself before the God on high?

Shall I come H6923 before H6923 Him with burnt offerings,

With yearling calves?

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