יָסַד

ya.sadVerbH3245

to found

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to found, fix, establish, lay foundation 1a) (Qal) to found, establish, begin 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to fix or seat themselves close together, sit in conclave 1b2) to be founded 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to found 1c2) to establish, appoint, ordain 1d) (Pual) to be founded, be laid 1e) (Hophal) to be founded

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

37 times

Appears 37 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
8
Psalms
6
Ezra
4
1 Kings
3
2 Chronicles
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 9:22
  • Amos 9:6
  • Habakkuk 1:12
  • Isaiah 51:13
  • Psalms 104:8

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