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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.
All rights reserved. Used by permission. BibleSoft.com

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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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

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:6 - the cords of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:19 - 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

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:32 - “Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the king of Assyria: He shall not come into this city or shoot an arrow there, or come before it with a shield or cast up a siege mound against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 13:2

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 13:2 - for they did not meet the people of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them to curse them—yet our God turned the curse into a blessing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 3:12 - Why did the knees receive me?
Or why the breasts, that I should nurse?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:27 - My inward parts are in turmoil and never still;
days of affliction come to meet me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 41:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:11 - Who has first given to me, that I should repay him?
Whatever is under the whole heaven is mine.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:13 - Arise, O LORD! Confront him, subdue him!
Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:5 - the cords of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:18 - 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

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:3 - For you meet him with rich blessings;
you set a crown of fine gold upon his head.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:10 - My God in his steadfast love[fn] will meet me;
God will let me look in triumph on my enemies.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:25 - the singers in front, the musicians last,
between them virgins playing tambourines:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 79:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 79:8 - Do not remember against us our former iniquities;[fn]
let your compassion come speedily to meet us,
for we are brought very low.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:13 - But I, O LORD, cry to you;
in the morning my prayer comes before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:14 - Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;
steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 95:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 95:2 - Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:147

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:147 - I rise before dawn and cry for help;
I hope in your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:148

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 - My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,
that I may meditate on your promise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 21:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 21:14 - To the thirsty bring water;
meet the fugitive with bread,
O inhabitants of the land of Tema.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 37:33

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:33 - “Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the king of Assyria: He shall not come into this city or shoot an arrow there or come before it with a shield or cast up a siege mound against it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 9:10

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 9:10 - All the sinners of my people shall die by the sword,
who say, ‘Disaster shall not overtake or meet us.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Jon 4:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJon 4:2 - And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 6:6

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 6:6 - “With what shall I come before the LORD,
and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings,
with calves a year old?
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