Word Study · Strong's H5703 · Hebrew
עַד
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Strong's 1890 spelling: ʻad
“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)”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
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)
Rendered in the KJV as
eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
- 49occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 10 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 17inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 49 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 17
- וָעֶֽד׃10
- לָעַֽד׃6
- לָעַ֑ד4
- לָעַ֣ד4
- עַ֑ד4
- עֲדֵי־4
- וָעֶ֑ד3
- וָעֶֽד׃ פ2
- לָעַ֖ד2
- לָעַד֙2
- עַ֔ד2
- אֲבִיעַ֖ד1
and 5 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 6
- for ever21
- and ever15
- perpetuity6
- until4
- antiquity2
- father of perpetuity1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 5
- preposition + noun · masculine singular21
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singular15
- noun · masculine singular8
- noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)4
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + noun · masculine singular1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HR/Ncmsa · 21
- HC/Ncmsa · 15
- HNcmsa · 8
- HNcmpc · 4
- HNcmsc/Ncmsa · 1
All 49, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
Psalms carries the most and opens below; every other book is one click.
Exodus1 occurrence
Job2 occurrences
Psalms31 occurrences
- Psalms 9:5וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularYou have rebuked the nations; You have destroyed the wicked; You have erased their name forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 9:18לָעַֽד׃laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularFor the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed.here: for ever
- Psalms 10:16וָעֶ֑דvaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularThe LORD is King forever and ever; the nations perish from His land.here: and ever
- Psalms 19:9לָ֫עַ֥דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThe fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, being altogether righteous.here: for ever
- Psalms 21:4וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularHe asked You for life, and You granted it— length of days, forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 21:6לָעַ֑דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularFor You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence.here: for ever
- Psalms 22:26לָעַֽד׃laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThe poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever!here: for ever
- Psalms 37:29לָעַ֣דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThe righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.here: for ever
- Psalms 45:6וָעֶ֑דvaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularYour throne, O God, endures forever and ever, and justice is the scepter of Your kingdom.here: and ever
- Psalms 45:17וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularI will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 48:14וָעֶ֑דvaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularFor this God is our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even till death.here: and ever
- Psalms 52:8וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularBut I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in the loving devotion of God forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 61:8לָעַ֑דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThen I will ever sing praise to Your name and fulfill my vows day by day.here: for ever
- Psalms 83:17עֲדֵי־ʾadei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)May they be ever ashamed and terrified; may they perish in disgrace.here: until
- Psalms 89:29לָעַ֣דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularI will establish his line forever, his throne as long as the heavens endure.here: for ever
- Psalms 92:7עֲדֵי־ʾadei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)that though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.here: until
- Psalms 104:5וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularHe set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.here: and ever
- Psalms 111:3לָעַֽד׃laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularSplendid and majestic is His work; His righteousness endures forever.here: for ever
- Psalms 111:8לָעַ֣דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThey are upheld forever and ever, enacted in truth and uprightness.here: for ever
- Psalms 111:10לָעַֽד׃laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularThe fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!here: for ever
- Psalms 112:3לָעַֽד׃laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularWealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.here: for ever
- Psalms 112:9לָעַ֑דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularHe has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.here: for ever
- Psalms 119:44וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularI will always obey Your law, forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 132:12עֲדֵי־ʾadei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”here: until
- Psalms 132:12עַ֑דʾadnoun · masculine singularIf your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”here: perpetuity
- Psalms 132:14עֲדֵי־ʾadei-noun · masculine plural · in construct (“…of”)“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.here: until
- Psalms 132:14עַ֑דʾadnoun · masculine singular“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.here: perpetuity
- Psalms 145:1וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularI will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 145:2וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularEvery day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 145:21וָעֶֽד׃vaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularMy mouth will declare the praise of the LORD; let every creature bless His holy name forever and ever.here: and ever
- Psalms 148:6לָעַ֣דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularHe established them forever and ever; He issued a decree that will never pass away.here: for ever
Proverbs2 occurrences
- Proverbs 12:19לָעַ֑דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularTruthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.here: for ever
- Proverbs 29:14לָעַ֥דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularA king who judges the poor with fairness— his throne will be established forever.here: for ever
Isaiah7 occurrences
- Isaiah 9:6אֲבִיעַ֖דʾaviadnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + noun · masculine singularFor unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.here: father of perpetuity
- Isaiah 26:4עַ֑דʾadnoun · masculine singularTrust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.here: perpetuity
- Isaiah 30:8לָעַ֖דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularGo now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.here: for ever
- Isaiah 45:17עַֽד׃ פʾadnoun · masculine singularBut Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting.here: perpetuity
- Isaiah 57:15עַד֙ʾadnoun · masculine singularFor thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite.here: perpetuity
- Isaiah 64:9לָעַ֖דlaadpreposition + noun · masculine singularDo not be angry, O LORD, beyond measure; do not remember our iniquity forever. Oh, look upon us, we pray; we are all Your people!here: for ever
- Isaiah 65:18עַ֔דʾadnoun · masculine singularBut be glad and rejoice forever in what I create; for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy and its people to be a delight.here: perpetuity
Micah2 occurrences
- Micah 4:5וָעֶֽד׃ פvaedconjunction (“and”) + noun · masculine singularThough each of the peoples may walk in the name of his god, yet we will walk in the name of the LORD our God forever and ever.here: and ever
- Micah 7:18לָעַד֙laadpreposition + noun · masculine singularWho is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?here: for ever
Same headword in Strong's