עַד (ʻad) — Eternity

Hebrew word study: עַד (ʻad), Strong's H5703. properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either wi

HebrewStrong's H5703
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עַד (ʻad)
Pronounced: ad

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)

Word study
Derivation: from H5710 (עָדָה);

KJV translation words: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5703 is tagged on 48 words in 46 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 15:18 and last appears in Habakkuk 3:6.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

for ever ×21and ever ×15perpetuity ×6until ×4antiquity ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

לָעַד ×21וָעֶד ×13עַד ×7עֲדֵי ×4וָעֶד פ ×2עַד פ ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×31Isaiah ×6Job ×2Proverbs ×2Micah ×2Exodus ×11 Chronicles ×1Daniel ×1

Verses (first 25 of 46)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5710 עָדָה (ʻâdâh).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H1107 בִּלְעֲדֵי (bilʻădêy), H5704 עַד (ʻad), H5706 עַד (ʻad), H6008 עַמְעָד (ʻAmʻâd), H6256 עֵת (ʻêth).

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Frequently asked questions

What does ʻad (H5703) mean?

Properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition).

How is H5703 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5703 as: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end..

How often does עַד (ʻad) appear?

Strong's H5703 is tagged on 48 words in 46 verses across 10 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 15:18 and last appears in Habakkuk 3:6.