קָדַם
qa.dam
“to meet”
Definition
to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)
a primitive root;
- to meet, come or be in front, confront, go before 1a) (Piel) 1a1) to meet, confront, come to meet, receive 1a2) to go before, go in front, be in front 1a3) to lead, be beforehand, anticipate, forestall 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to come in front 1b2) to confront, anticipate
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
קָדַם appears 16 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria:‘He will not enter this cityor shoot an arrow into it.He will not come before it with a shieldor build up a siege ramp against it.
All the sinners among My peoplewill die by the sword—all those who say,‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’”
Why were there knees to receive me,and breasts that I should be nursed?
With what shall I come before the LORDwhen I bow before the God on high?Should I come to Him with burnt offerings,with year-old calves?
My eyes anticipate the watches of night,that I may meditate on Your word.
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