Strong's Lexicon yesod: Foundation, base, support Original Word: יְסוֹד Word Origin: Derived from the root יָסַד (yasad), meaning "to establish" or "to found." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2310 (themelios): Foundation, used in the New Testament to describe the foundation of a building or metaphorically for the foundation of faith (e.g., 1 Corinthians 3:11). Usage: The Hebrew word "yesod" primarily refers to a foundation or base, often used in the context of construction or architecture. It signifies the underlying support or groundwork upon which a structure is built. In a metaphorical sense, it can also refer to the foundational principles or truths upon which beliefs or systems are established. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of a foundation was crucial for both physical structures and societal systems. A strong foundation was essential for the stability and longevity of buildings, especially in a region prone to earthquakes. Similarly, in a cultural and religious context, a solid foundation of beliefs and laws was seen as vital for the stability and prosperity of a community or nation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yasad Definition foundation, base NASB Translation base (9), foundation (5), foundations (4), thigh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְסוֺד noun feminineEzra 13, 17 (masculineJob 22:16) foundation, base, absolute יְסוֺד Habakkuk 3:13 2t.; construct id. Exodus 29:12 9t.; suffix יְסֹדוֺ; Ezekiel 13:14; יְסוֺדָם Job 4:19; Job 22:16; וִיסֹדֶיהָ Micah 1:6; יְסֹדֹתֶיהָ Lamentations 4:11; יְסוֺדוֺתֶיהָ Ezekiel 30:4; — 1 foundation of city (wall) Micah 1:6; Psalm 137:7, compare Lamentations 4:11; figurative of Egypt Ezekiel 30:4; שַׁעַר הַיְסוֺד2Chronicles 23:5 one of gates of temple (but read סוּר ׳שׁ 2 Kings 11:6 or סוּס ׳שׁ [rather הַסּוּסִים ׳שׁ] Th Klo); figurative of men בֶּעָפָר ׳יס; "" שֹׁכְנֵי בָֽתֵּי חֹמֶר Job 4:19, compare Job 22:16; of righteous Proverbs 10:25; of hostile prince under figure of house Habakkuk 3:13 (details obscure, vb probably corrupt, see We); of false prophecies under figure of wall of defence Ezekiel 13:14. 2 base, bottom, of altar Exodus 29:12; Leviticus 4:7,18,25,30,34; Leviticus 5:9; Leviticus 8:15; Leviticus 9:9 (all P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bottom, foundation, repairing From yacad; a foundation (literally or figuratively) -- bottom, foundation, repairing see HEBREW yacad Forms and Transliterations הַיְס֑וֹד הַיְס֥וֹד היסוד וִיסֹדֶ֖יהָ וִיסוֹד֙ ויסדיה ויסוד יְס֖וֹד יְס֣וֹד יְס֥וֹד יְסֹד֑וֹ יְסוֹד֙ יְסוֹדָ֑ם יְסוֹדָֽם׃ יְסוֹדֹתֶֽיהָ׃ יסדו יסוד יסודם יסודם׃ יסודתיה׃ hay·sō·wḏ haySod haysōwḏ visOd visoDeiha wî·sō·ḏe·hā wî·sō·wḏ wîsōḏehā wîsōwḏ yə·sō·ḏōw yə·sō·w·ḏām yə·sō·w·ḏō·ṯe·hā yə·sō·wḏ yeSod yesoDam yesoDo yesodoTeiha yəsōḏōw yəsōwḏ yəsōwḏām yəsōwḏōṯehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:12 HEB: תִּשְׁפֹּ֔ךְ אֶל־ יְס֖וֹד הַמִּזְבֵּֽחַ׃ NAS: the blood at the base of the altar. KJV: beside the bottom of the altar. INT: shall pour beside the base of the altar Leviticus 4:7 Leviticus 4:18 Leviticus 4:25 Leviticus 4:30 Leviticus 4:34 Leviticus 5:9 Leviticus 8:15 Leviticus 9:9 2 Chronicles 23:5 2 Chronicles 24:27 Job 4:19 Job 22:16 Psalm 137:7 Proverbs 10:25 Lamentations 4:11 Ezekiel 13:14 Ezekiel 30:4 Micah 1:6 Habakkuk 3:13 20 Occurrences |
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