Strong’s H5705

עַד

Part of speech

preposition and conjunction

Transliteration

`ad

Pronunciation

ahd

Definition

Until, as far as, up to, while

Meaning

as far as

Usage

The Hebrew word "עַד" (ad) is primarily used as a preposition or adverb to denote time or space. It conveys the idea of continuity up to a certain point, whether in terms of time ("until") or extent ("as far as"). It is often used to indicate a duration or a limit, such as in temporal expressions or geographical boundaries.

Bible references

Ezra 4:21;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:5;Ezra 5:16;Ezra 6:15;Ezra 7:22;Ezra 7:22;Ezra 7:22;Ezra 7:22;Daniel 2:9;Daniel 2:20;Daniel 2:34;Daniel 4:8;Daniel 4:17;Daniel 4:23;Daniel 4:25;Daniel 4:32;Daniel 4:33;Daniel 5:21;Daniel 6:7;Daniel 6:12;Daniel 6:14;Daniel 6:24;Daniel 6:26;Daniel 7:4