Strong’s H3259

יָעַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ya`ad

Pronunciation

yah-ahd

Definition

To appoint, to designate, to meet, to assemble

Meaning

to fix upon, to meet, to summon, to direct, to engage

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yaad" primarily means to appoint or designate something or someone for a specific purpose or task. It can also refer to the act of meeting or assembling, often in a formal or prearranged manner. This term is used in various contexts, including the appointment of people to positions, the designation of times and places for meetings, and the establishment of covenants or agreements.

Bible references

Exodus 21:8;Exodus 21:9;Exodus 25:22;Exodus 29:42;Exodus 29:43;Exodus 30:6;Exodus 30:36;Numbers 10:3;Numbers 10:4;Numbers 14:35;Numbers 16:11;Numbers 17:4;Numbers 27:3;Joshua 11:5;2 Samuel 20:5;1 Kings 8:5;2 Chronicles 5:6;Nehemiah 6:2;Nehemiah 6:10;Job 2:11;Job 9:19;Psalm 48:4;Jeremiah 24:1;Jeremiah 47:7;Jeremiah 49:19