Lexicon qidmah: East, eastward, ancient times Original Word: קִדְמָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance eastward Feminine of qedem; the forward part (or relatively) East (often adverbially, on the east or in front) -- east(-ward). see HEBREW qedem NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qedem Definition front, east NASB Translation east (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קִדְמָה] noun feminine front, East; — only construct קִדְמַת as preposition: 1 in front of, over against (compare NöZMG xxxiii (1879), 532), Genesis 2:14 (i.e. from standpoint of writer; really, on geographic grounds, = west of; yet see Died. 6), Genesis 4:16 (both J), 2 on the east of, Ezekiel 39:11; 1 Samuel 13:5 may be either. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָדַם (qadam), which means "to precede" or "to be in front."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The concept of "east" or "eastern" in the Greek New Testament is often represented by the word ἀνατολή (anatolē), Strong's Greek Number 395. This term similarly denotes the east or the rising of the sun, maintaining the symbolic and directional significance found in the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The word קִדְמָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to the eastern direction or the eastern part of a location. It is often associated with the rising of the sun and is symbolic of beginnings or origins. Context: • קִדְמָה (Qidmah) is a term that appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often indicating the direction of the east. This term is significant in biblical geography and theology, as the east is frequently associated with the source of light and new beginnings. In Genesis 2:8, the Garden of Eden is described as being planted "in the east," highlighting the east as a place of origin and divine creation. The eastward direction is also significant in the movement of people and events, such as the migration of Lot in Genesis 13:11, where he travels eastward. The term is used in both literal and metaphorical senses, emphasizing the importance of directionality in biblical narratives. In Ezekiel 47:18, the eastern boundary of the land is described, underscoring the geographical and spiritual significance of the east in Israel's territorial identity. Forms and Transliterations קִדְמַ֖ת קִדְמַ֣ת קִדְמַת־ קדמת קדמת־ kidMat qiḏ·maṯ qiḏ·maṯ- qiḏmaṯ qiḏmaṯ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 2:14 HEB: ה֥וּא הַֽהֹלֵ֖ךְ קִדְמַ֣ת אַשּׁ֑וּר וְהַנָּהָ֥ר NAS: it flows east of Assyria. KJV: that [is] it which goeth toward the east of Assyria. INT: it flows east of Assyria river Genesis 4:16 1 Samuel 13:5 Ezekiel 39:11 4 Occurrences |
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