מְאֹד

me.odAdjectiveH3966

much

From: from the same as H181 (אוּד);

Short Definition

properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)

Full Lexicon Entry

adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

256 times

Appears 256 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
32
1 Samuel
30
Psalms
24
2 Samuel
17
2 Chronicles
15

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:4
  • 2 Chronicles 16:14
  • Exodus 1:7
  • Genesis 47:27
  • Joshua 9:13

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