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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
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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.
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc.
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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

H6923

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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.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 23:4

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“This is because they did not meet you with food and water on the journey after you came out of Egypt, and because Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim was hired to curse you.

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The ropes of Sheol entangled me;

the snares of death confronted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:19

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They confronted me in the day of my calamity,

but the LORD was my support.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:32

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“Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria:

He will not enter this city,

shoot an arrow here,

come before it with a shield,

or build up a siege ramp against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 13:2

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because they did not meet the Israelites with food and water. Instead, they hired Balaam against them to curse them, but our God turned the curse into a blessing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 3:12

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Why did the knees receive me,

and why were there breasts for me to nurse?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:27

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I am churning within[fn] and cannot rest;

days of suffering confront me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 41:11

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Who confronted me, that I should repay him?

Everything under heaven belongs to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:13

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Rise up, LORD!

Confront him; bring him down.

With your sword, save me from the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:5

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The ropes of Sheol entangled me;

the snares of death confronted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:18

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They confronted me in the day of my calamity,

but the LORD was my support.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:3

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For you meet him with rich blessings;

you place a crown of pure gold on his head.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:10

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My faithful God[fn] will come to meet me;

God will let me look down on my adversaries.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

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Singers lead the way,

with musicians following;

among them are young women

playing tambourines.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:8

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Do not hold past iniquities[fn] against us;

let your compassion come to us quickly,

for we have become very weak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:13

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But I call to you for help, LORD;

in the morning my prayer meets you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:14

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Righteousness and justice are the foundation

of your throne;

faithful love and truth go before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 95:2

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Let’s enter his presence with thanksgiving;

let’s shout triumphantly to him in song.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:147

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I rise before dawn and cry out for help;

I put my hope in your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:148

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I am awake through each watch of the night

to meditate on your promise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 21:14

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Bring water for the thirsty.

The inhabitants of the land of Tema

meet[fn] the refugees with food.

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“Therefore, this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria:

He will not enter this city,

shoot an arrow here,

come before it with a shield,

or build up a siege ramp against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 9:10

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All the sinners among my people

who say, “Disaster will never overtake[fn]

or confront us,”

will die by the sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jon 4:2

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He prayed to the LORD, “Please, LORD, isn’t this what I said while I was still in my own country? That’s why I fled toward Tarshish in the first place. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in faithful love, and one who relents from sending disaster.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 6:6

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What should I bring before the LORD

when I come to bow before God on high?

Should I come before him with burnt offerings,

with year-old calves?

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