Berean Strong's Lexicon amad: To stand, remain, endure, take one's stand Original Word: עָמַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2476 (histemi): To stand, set, establish - G4739 (steko): To stand firm, persevere Usage: The Hebrew verb "amad" primarily means "to stand" in a physical sense, but it also conveys a range of metaphorical meanings such as remaining steadfast, enduring, or taking a position. It is used to describe both physical standing and the act of standing firm in one's beliefs or duties. The term can imply a sense of readiness, stability, and commitment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, standing was often associated with readiness and alertness, especially in contexts of worship, battle, or service. The act of standing could signify respect, attention, or the assumption of a role or responsibility. In the context of worship, standing before God was a posture of reverence and readiness to serve. In legal and communal settings, standing could denote one's position or status within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee maad. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be at a stand For ma'ad; to shake -- be at a stand. see HEBREW ma'ad Forms and Transliterations וְהַעֲמַדְתָּ֥ והעמדת עָמַ֣ד עמד ‘ā·maḏ ‘āmaḏ aMad vehaamadTa wə·ha·‘ă·maḏ·tā wəha‘ămaḏtāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 20:11 HEB: וְאִישׁ֙ עָמַ֣ד עָלָ֔יו מִֽנַּעֲרֵ֖י INT: one be at a stand and young Ezekiel 29:7 2 Occurrences |
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