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עַד H5703
H5703 is the Hebrew word עַד, transliterated ʻad and said ad. The King James Version most often renders it ever.
What it means
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).
Where it comes from
from H5710 (עָדָה).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 24 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
Verses using עַד
All 24 verses, quoted in full.
1 Chronicles 28:9 · KJV
And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.
Job 20:4 · KJV
Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,
Psalm 10:16 · KJV
The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
Psalm 19:9 · KJV
The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether.
Psalm 21:6 · KJV
For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance.
Psalm 45:6 · KJV
Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
Psalm 48:14 · KJV
For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Psalm 61:8 · KJV
So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Psalm 83:17 · KJV
Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Psalm 89:29 · KJV
His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Psalm 111:8 · KJV
They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
Psalm 112:9 · KJV
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalm 132:14 · KJV
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Psalm 148:6 · KJV
He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Proverbs 12:19 · KJV
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Isaiah 9:6 · KJV
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 26:4 · KJV
Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
Isaiah 30:8 · KJV
Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever:
Isaiah 57:15 · KJV
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 64:9 · KJV
Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people.
Isaiah 65:18 · KJV
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Amos 1:11 · KJV
Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Edom, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; because he did pursue his brother with the sword, and did cast off all pity, and his anger did tear perpetually, and he kept his wrath for ever:
Micah 7:18 · KJV
Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Habakkuk 3:6 · KJV
He stood, and measured the earth: he beheld, and drove asunder the nations; and the everlasting mountains were scattered, the perpetual hills did bow: his ways are everlasting.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5703 mean?
H5703 is the Hebrew word עַד (ʻad), meaning 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 King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ever (18 times), everlasting (2 times), old (1 time), endure for ever (1 time), eternity (1 time), among others.
How many times does H5703 appear in the Bible?
עַד (ʻad) is tagged in 24 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5703 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H5710 (עָדָה).
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