עַד
ad
“perpetuity”
Definition
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)
from H5710 (עָדָה);
- perpetuity, for ever, continuing future 1a) ancient (of past time) 1b) for ever (of future time) 1b1) of continuous existence 1c) for ever (of God's existence)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
עַד appears 31 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
Go now, write it on a tablet in their presenceand inscribe it on a scroll;it will be for the days to come,a witness forever and ever.
Though each of the peoplesmay walk in the name of his god,yet we will walk in the name of the LORD our Godforever and ever.
Splendid and majestic is His work;His righteousness endures forever.
If your sons keep My covenantand the testimony I will teach them,then their sons will also sit on your throneforever and ever.”
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