Strong's H5703 · Hebrew
עַד
ʻad · /ad/
Definition
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)
KJV: eternity, ever(-lasting, -more), old, perpetually, [phrase] world without end.
Root / derivation: from H5710 (עָדָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַד across 48 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
48 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Exodus1 verse
Numbers2 verses
And when he looked on Amalek, he took up his parable, and said, Amalek was the first of the nations; but his latter end shall be that he perish for ever. the nations: the nations that warred against Israel that: or, even to destruction
Numbers 24:24And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.
Job2 verses
Psalms28 verses
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.
Psalms 9:18For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.
Psalms 10:16The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.
Psalms 19:9The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. true: Heb. truth
Psalms 21:4He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
Psalms 21:6For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding glad with thy countenance. made him most: Heb. set him to be blessings made him exceeding: Heb. make him glad with joy
Psalms 22:26The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.
Psalms 37:29The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Psalms 45:6Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.
Psalms 45:17I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee for ever and ever.
Psalms 48:14For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Psalms 52:8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
Psalms 61:8So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.
Psalms 83:17Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Psalms 89:29His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.
Psalms 92:7When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever:
Psalms 111:3His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 111:8They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. stand: Heb. are established
Psalms 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. a good: or, good success his commandments: Heb. them
Psalms 112:3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
Psalms 112:9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Psalms 119:44So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever.
Psalms 132:12If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
Psalms 132:14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Psalms 145:1David's Psalm of praise. I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.
Psalms 145:2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
Psalms 145:21My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
Psalms 148:6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
Proverbs2 verses
Isaiah7 verses
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 26:4Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: everlasting: Heb. the rock of ages
Isaiah 30:8Now go, write it before them in a table, and note it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever: the: Heb. the latter day
Isaiah 45:17But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Isaiah 64:9Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech thee, we are all thy people.
Isaiah 65:18But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Micah2 verses
For all people will walk every one in the name of his god, and we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
Micah 7:18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5703 (ʻad) mean?
properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a preposition)
How many times does H5703 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5703 (עַד) appears in 48 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “ever.”
How is ʻad translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5703 is rendered as “ever” (41×), “everlasting” (2×), “end” (1×), “eternity” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עַד come from?
from H5710 (עָדָה);