3246. yesud
Strong's Lexicon
yesud: Foundation

Original Word: יְסֻד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ycud
Pronunciation: yeh-SOOD
Phonetic Spelling: (yes-ood')
Definition: Foundation
Meaning: a foundation

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָסַד (yasad), meaning "to establish" or "to found."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2310 (θεμέλιος, themelios): Refers to a foundation, used in the New Testament to describe the foundational teachings of the apostles and prophets, with Christ as the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20).

Usage: The term "yesud" refers to the foundation or base upon which a structure is built. In a literal sense, it denotes the physical foundation of a building. Metaphorically, it can signify the underlying principles or truths upon which beliefs or systems are established. In the biblical context, it often emphasizes the importance of a strong and secure foundation, both physically and spiritually.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern architecture, the foundation was crucial for the stability and longevity of a building. A well-laid foundation ensured that the structure could withstand environmental challenges and the test of time. Spiritually, the concept of a foundation is significant in the Hebrew Bible, symbolizing the core beliefs and covenants that underpin the faith and life of the Israelite community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from yasad
Definition
foundation, beginning
NASB Translation
began (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְסֻד noun [masculine] foundation, beginning, Ezra 7:9 יְסֻד הַמַּעֲלָה, but read rather, with ᵐ5, יָסַד (הוּא = Ezra subject), see Ry.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
began

From yacad; a foundation (figuratively, i.e. Beginning) -- X began.

see HEBREW yacad

Forms and Transliterations
יְסֻ֔ד יסד yə·suḏ yeSud yəsuḏ
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 7:9
HEB: הָרִאשׁ֔וֹן ה֣וּא יְסֻ֔ד הַֽמַּעֲלָ֖ה מִבָּבֶ֑ל
NAS: month he began to go
KJV: month began he to go up
INT: of the first he began to go Babylon

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Strong's Hebrew 3246
1 Occurrence


yə·suḏ — 1 Occ.















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