Strong’s H5703

עַד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ad

Pronunciation

ahd

Definition

Forever, perpetually, continually, until, eternity

Meaning

a, terminus, duration, advance, perpetuity

Usage

The Hebrew word "עַד" (ad) is primarily used to denote a sense of perpetuity or continuity. It is often translated as "forever" or "eternity" in the context of God's eternal nature or His everlasting covenant with His people. It can also mean "until" when used to indicate a point in time or a condition that persists.

Bible references

Exodus 15:18;Numbers 24:20;Numbers 24:24;2 Samuel 3:28;1 Chronicles 28:9;Job 19:24;Job 20:4;Psalm 9:5;Psalm 9:18;Psalm 10:16;Psalm 19:9;Psalm 21:4;Psalm 21:6;Psalm 22:26;Psalm 37:29;Psalm 45:6;Psalm 45:17;Psalm 48:14;Psalm 52:8;Psalm 61:8;Psalm 83:17;Psalm 89:29;Psalm 92:7;Psalm 104:5;Psalm 104:23