4613. moomad

Lexicon

moomad: Pillar, support, standing place

Original Word: מֱעֱמָד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: mo`omad
Pronunciation: moo-mahd
Phonetic Spelling: (moh-om-awd')
Definition: Pillar, support, standing place
Meaning: a foothold

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

standing

From amad; literally, a foothold -- standing.

see HEBREW amad

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from amad
Definition
a standing ground, foothold
NASB Translation
foothold (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

מָעֳמָ֑ד noun [masculine] standing-ground, foot-hold Psalm 69:3 (in figurative).

עִמָּדִי see עִם below below עמם.

עמה (√ of following; compare Assyrian emû, be united, associated; emûtu, family, family connection; Late Hebrew עָמִית = Biblical Hebrew (rare)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַד (amad), which means "to stand" or "to remain."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5287 (ὑπόστασις, hypostasis), which similarly conveys the idea of a foundation or underlying reality. In the New Testament, ὑπόστασις is used to describe confidence, assurance, or the substance of things hoped for, as seen in Hebrews 11:1: "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see" (BSB). This Greek term aligns with the Hebrew concept of a foothold, emphasizing the importance of a firm and stable foundation in one's faith and convictions.

Usage: The term מֱעֱמָד is used in the context of a physical or metaphorical place of standing, indicating stability or a firm position.

Context: • The Hebrew word מֱעֱמָד (me'emad) is a noun that conveys the idea of a foothold or a standing place. It is derived from the root עָמַד (amad), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to describe standing, remaining, or enduring. This root is often associated with physical standing, but it can also imply a more abstract sense of maintaining one's position or status.
• In the context of biblical literature, מֱעֱמָד can be understood as a secure or stable position, whether in a literal or figurative sense. It suggests a place where one can stand firm, either physically or in terms of one's beliefs or commitments.
• The concept of a foothold is significant in biblical narratives, as it often relates to themes of stability, security, and perseverance. A foothold can represent a strategic advantage or a place of refuge, emphasizing the importance of having a firm foundation in both physical and spiritual matters.
• While the specific term מֱעֱמָד may not appear frequently in the biblical text, its underlying concept is echoed throughout Scripture, where the importance of standing firm in faith and righteousness is a recurring theme.

Forms and Transliterations

מָעֳמָ֑ד מעמד mā‘omāḏ mā·‘o·māḏ mooMad

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 69:2
HEB: מְ֭צוּלָה וְאֵ֣ין מָעֳמָ֑ד בָּ֥אתִי בְמַעֲמַקֵּי־
NAS: and there is no foothold; I have come
KJV: mire, where [there is] no standing: I am come
INT: deep and there foothold have come deep

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4613
1 Occurrence

mā·‘o·māḏ — 1 Occ.