Strong’s H5706

עַד

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`ad

Pronunciation

ahd

Definition

Until, as far as, up to, while, during

Meaning

booty

Usage

The Hebrew word "עַד" (ad) is a versatile term used primarily as a preposition or adverb to denote time or space. It conveys the idea of continuity or duration, often translated as "until" or "as far as." It can also indicate a limit or boundary, whether temporal or spatial. In some contexts, it functions as a conjunction to connect clauses, emphasizing the duration or extent of an action or state.

Bible references

Genesis 49:27;Isaiah 33:23;Zephaniah 3:8