Strong’s H6924

קֶדֶם

Part of speech

noun masculine; adverb; noun

Transliteration

qedem

Pronunciation

keh'-dem

Definition

East, ancient times, antiquity, front, before

Meaning

the front, of place, time

Usage

The Hebrew word "qedem" primarily denotes the concept of "east" or "eastern direction." It is also used to refer to ancient times or antiquity, indicating something that is from the past or of old. Additionally, "qedem" can imply "before" or "in front of," often in a spatial or temporal sense.

Bible references

Genesis 2:8;Genesis 3:24;Genesis 10:30;Genesis 11:2;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 13:11;Genesis 13:14;Genesis 25:6;Genesis 25:6;Genesis 28:14;Genesis 29:1;Exodus 27:13;Exodus 38:13;Leviticus 1:16;Leviticus 16:14;Numbers 2:3;Numbers 3:38;Numbers 10:5;Numbers 23:7;Numbers 34:3;Numbers 34:10;Numbers 34:11;Numbers 34:11;Numbers 34:15