Strong’s H1157

בְּעַד

Part of speech

Preposition

Transliteration

b`ad

Pronunciation

bah-ad

Definition

For, on behalf of, behind, through, about, over

Meaning

in up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for

Usage

The Hebrew preposition "baad" is versatile, often used to express the idea of acting on behalf of someone or something, or being in a position of protection or separation. It can denote physical separation, as in being "behind" something, or metaphorical separation, as in acting "for" or "on behalf of" someone. It is frequently used in contexts where advocacy, protection, or intercession is implied.

Bible references

Genesis 7:16;Genesis 20:7;Genesis 20:18;Genesis 26:8;Exodus 8:28;Exodus 32:30;Leviticus 9:7;Leviticus 9:7;Leviticus 9:7;Leviticus 16:6;Leviticus 16:6;Leviticus 16:11;Leviticus 16:11;Leviticus 16:17;Leviticus 16:17;Leviticus 16:17;Leviticus 16:24;Leviticus 16:24;Numbers 21:7;Deuteronomy 9:20;Joshua 2:15;Judges 3:22;Judges 5:28;Judges 5:28;Judges 9:51