עד
𐤏𐤃
d
to
properly, the same as עַד (used as a preposition, adverb or conjunction; especially with a preposition); as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with); against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet.
Job 2:7 · Word #13
Lexicon H5704
| Lemma | עַד |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤃 |
| Transliteration | ʻad |
| Strong's | H5704 |
| In-context | to |
Morphology HR
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
SIBI-P1 H5704-10
unto the limit
| Root | עד (ʿ-d) |
| Core Meanings | limit, boundary, extent, perpetuity |
| Semantic Range | as far as, up to, until, during, while, even to, as long as, to the point of, against |
| Conceptual Significance | עַד expresses the idea of divinely set limits—of time, space, or experience. In covenantal and poetic contexts (e.g., "unto perpetuity"), it frames human action and divine promise within appointed boundaries, highlighting both finitude and enduring duration. |
| Morphological Notes | Hebrew preposition/adverb/conjunction; indeclinable particle indicating extension to a boundary in space, time, or degree. |
| Rendering Rationale | The preposition עַד fundamentally denotes reaching a boundary or limit, whether in space, time, or degree. Rendering it as "unto the limit" preserves this core sense of movement or duration up to a defined boundary, reflecting its function as an invariant prepositional particle (HR). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עד (limit, boundary, extent, perpetuity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H5703-01 |
ad | up to the limit of |
H5706-01 |
ad | unto the limit |
H5704-01 |
ad | up to the boundary of |
Word Usage (1263 occurrences of H5704)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 3:19 | עַ֤ד | ad | until |
| Genesis 6:7 | עַד | ad | to |
| Genesis 6:7 | עַד | ad-2 | to |