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עוֹד

𐤏𐤅𐤃

ʻôwd

H5751 adverb

SILEX Entry

Root עוד to continue, to repeat, to add

Definition

Adverb indicating continuity, persistence, or repetition over time. It expresses the sense of 'still,' 'yet,' 'again,' or 'further,' depending on context. It can denote the continuation of an action or state, the return of an action, additional quantity, or persistence in a condition.

Semantic Range

again, repeatedly, still, yet, more, further, in addition, persistence of an action, duration, continuation

Root / Etymology

Root: עוד. In Hebrew, the root conveys ideas of duration, repetition, or increase. The Aramaic form עוֹד maintains a similar range of meanings and functions as an adverb.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in Daniel and Ezra, עוֹד is used in situations where persistence or repeated action is emphasized, or where 'furthermore' or 'again' (as in 'he did again') is needed contextually. Its use closely parallels that of עוֹד in classical Hebrew, with only minor stylistic differences. English translations often render it 'still,' 'yet,' 'again,' or 'more,' which can be contextually accurate, but sometimes obscure nuances of iteration or emphasis present in Biblical Aramaic. The presence or absence of a preposition can affect nuance, e.g., 'עֹד בַּ' ('still in') or 'עֹד לְ' ('yet to/for'). In most cases, the word is a purely adverbial particle and does not function as a noun in Aramaic as it sometimes does in Hebrew. It is commonly found in narrative and prophecy to highlight actions not yet completed or to introduce subsequent developments. Notably, standard translations do not always preserve the full iterative or durational aspect inherent in the original.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to עוֹד; {properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more}; while.

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Root Family

עוד (ʿ-w-d) — returning, repeating, continuing

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3034 יָדָה still him
H5704 עַד while still
H5707 עֵד witness
H5709 עֲדָא appointed assembly of
H5712 עֵדָה appointed assembly of

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5751-01 ע֗וֹד od AD still still 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5751-01 Daniel 4:28 ע֗וֹד od AD still still
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