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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 shall 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 he took up his oracle and said:

“Amalek was first among the nations,
But shall be last until he perishes.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:24

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:24 - But ships shall come from the coasts of Cyprus,[fn]
And they shall afflict Asshur and afflict Eber,
And so shall Amalek,[fn] until he perishes.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 3:28

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:9 - “As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. 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 - That they were engraved on a rock
With an iron pen and lead, forever!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:4

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:4 - “Do you not know this 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 destroyed the wicked;
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;
The expectation 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 have perished out of 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 judgments 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 from You, and 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 have made him most blessed forever;
You have made him exceedingly glad with Your presence.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 22:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 22:26 - The poor shall eat and be satisfied;
Those who seek Him will praise the LORD.
Let your heart 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 in 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;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 45:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 45:17 - I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations;
Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 48:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 48:14 - For this is God,
Our God forever and ever;
He will be our guide
Even to death.[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 mercy of God forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:8 - So I will sing praise to Your name forever,
That I may daily perform my vows.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 83:17

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:29 - His seed also I will make to endure forever,
And his throne as the days of heaven.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 92:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 92:7 - When the wicked spring up like grass,
And when all the workers of iniquity flourish,
It is that they may be destroyed forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 104:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 104:5 - You who laid the foundations of the earth,
So that it should not be moved forever,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:3 - His work is honorable and glorious,
And His righteousness endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 111:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 111:8 - They stand fast forever and ever,
And are done in truth 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;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 112:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 112:3 - Wealth and riches will be 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 dispersed abroad,
He has given to the poor;
His righteousness endures forever;
His horn will be exalted with honor.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:44

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:44 - So shall I 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 will keep My covenant
And My testimony which I shall teach them,
Their sons also shall sit upon your throne forevermore.”

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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 - A Praise of David.

I will extol You, my God, O King;
And I will 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 I will praise Your name forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:21 - My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD,
And all flesh shall bless His holy name
Forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 148:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 148:6 - He also established them forever and ever;
He made a decree which shall not pass away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 12:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 12:19 - The truthful lip shall be established 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 - The king who judges the poor with truth,
His throne will be established forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 9:6

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 9:6 - For unto us a Child is born,
Unto us a Son is given;
And the government will be upon His shoulder.
And His name will be called
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 in YAH, the LORD, is everlasting strength.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:17

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:17 - But Israel shall be saved by the LORD
With an everlasting salvation;
You shall not be ashamed or disgraced
Forever and ever.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:15

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:15 - For thus says the High and Lofty One
Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy:
“I dwell in the high and holy place,
With him who has a contrite and humble spirit,
To revive the spirit of the humble,
And to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 64:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 64:9 - Do not be furious, O LORD,
Nor remember iniquity forever;
Indeed, please look—we all are Your people!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 65:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 65:18 - But be glad and rejoice forever in what I create;
For behold, I create Jerusalem as a rejoicing,
And her people a joy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 12:3

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 12:3 - Those who are wise shall shine
Like the brightness of the firmament,
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 turn away its punishment,
Because he pursued his brother with the sword,
And cast off all pity;
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 people walk each in the name of his 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 the transgression of the remnant of His heritage?

He does not retain His anger forever,
Because He delights in mercy.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hab 3:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:6 - He stood and measured the earth;
He looked and startled the nations.
And the everlasting mountains were scattered,
The perpetual hills bowed.
His ways are everlasting.
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