Isaiah 49:16 — Word Study
WLCהֵ֥ן עַל־ כַּפַּ֖יִם חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ חוֹמֹתַ֥יִךְ נֶגְדִּ֖י תָּמִֽיד׃
BSABeholdhên [look, see, take notice] I have inscribed youchâqaq■ [engraved, graven, written] onʻal the palms of My handskaph [the inner part, as a reminder] your wallschôwmâh [strongholds, fortifications, city walls] are evertâmîyd [continually, always, at all times] before Meneged [in front of, in My sight, in My presence]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הֵ֥ן | here! | Particle |
| עַל־ | on | Preposition |
| כַּפַּ֖יִם | palms of hands | Noun common, feminine dual absolute |
| חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ | I have inscribed you | Verb qal perfect first person common singular, suffix |
| חוֹמֹתַ֥יִךְ | walls your | Noun common feminine plural construct, suffix |
| נֶגְדִּ֖י | [are] before me | Suffix |
| תָּמִֽיד׃ | continually | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me. |
| KJV | Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. |
| ASV | Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me. |
| YLT | Lo, on the palms of the hand I have graven thee, Thy walls [are] before Me continually. |
| WEB | Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are continually before me. |
| BBE | See, your name is marked on my hands; your walls are ever before me. |
The translations agree on the central message of God's inscribing His people on His hands.
The main clause is supported by prepositional and noun phrases, creating a clear and emphatic statement about God's relationship with His people.
8 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Isaiah 49:16
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Context — God's Assurance to Israelgenerated
Isaiah 49:16 provides a powerful image of God's commitment to His people, illustrating that they are inscribed on His hands. This verse comes after a rhetorical question about a mother's love, emphasizing that even if a mother could forget her child, God will never forget His people. The surrounding verses highlight God's protective and nurturing nature, assuring Israel of His constant presence and care.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 13:9 | It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt. |
| 2 | Song of Solomon 8:6 | |
| 3 | Jeremiah 22:24 | “As surely as I live,” declares the LORD, “even if you, Coniah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, were a signet ring on My right hand, I would pull you off. |
| 4 | Haggai 2:23 | On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will take you, My servant, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, declares the LORD, and I will make you like My signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the LORD of Hosts.” |
| 5 | Isaiah 26:1 | In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; salvation is established as its walls and ramparts. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 8 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ, cha.ko.Tikhgenerated
The verb חָקַק (chaqaq) means to inscribe or engrave, suggesting a permanent marking. This word is often associated with decrees or laws, indicating that God's commitment to His people is not only emotional but also authoritative.
The first person singular form indicates that God Himself is the one who has done this action, reinforcing the personal nature of His relationship with His people. The imagery of being inscribed on His hands signifies that they are always before Him, a constant reminder of His love and responsibility.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations agree on the core meaning of the verse, emphasizing God's engraving of His people on His hands.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ (I have inscribed) governs the main clause, with several phrases providing additional information: a prepositional phrase indicating location, and a noun phrase that serves as the subject. The structure emphasizes God's active role in inscribing His people.
The word order in Hebrew places emphasis on the act of inscribing, with the subject and object clearly defined, creating a powerful declaration of God's ongoing relationship with His people.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint uses the Greek word ἐπιγράφω to translate the Hebrew חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ, which also means to inscribe or write upon. This choice highlights the permanence of God's commitment to His people.
The translation captures the essence of the original Hebrew while adapting it for a Greek-speaking audience, maintaining the focus on God's protective and loving nature.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Isaiah 49:16 tells us that God has inscribed His people on the palms of His hands, emphasizing His constant remembrance and care for them. This verse follows a powerful statement about God's unwavering love, assuring that He will never forget His people, much like a mother would never forget her child.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It signifies a permanent reminder of His love and commitment, showing that His people are always in His thoughts and care.
It follows a rhetorical question about a mother's love, illustrating that even if a mother could forget, God will never forget His people.
The imagery of being inscribed on God's hands conveys a deep, personal connection and constant remembrance.
The walls symbolize protection and security, indicating that God's people are safeguarded in His presence.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways can I remind myself of God's constant presence in my life?
- How can I ensure that I remain aware of God's love and commitment to me?
- What does it mean for me to be inscribed on God's hands?
- How can I reflect God's protective nature in my relationships with others?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early Church Fathers have commented on this verse, interpreting it as a reflection of God's unwavering love and protection for His people.
Let us flee these evils and elevate our soul to the image and likeness of God. The flight from evils is the likeness of God, and the image of God is gained through the virtues.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 49 →
He bore our sins in his body on the cross, and as he lay there, we were saved, and his sufferings became for us like a safe place and a protecting wall. He suffered outside the city so that he could sanctify the people with his own blood.Early Church Fathers on Isaiah 49 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Isaiah 49:16 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleBehold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands,.... Not upon his thick clouds, the clouds of heaven under him, always in view, as R.
Read John Gill on Isaiah 49 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryBehold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Read Robert Jamieson on Isaiah 49 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleI have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; mine eye and heart is constantly upon thee. He alludes to the common practice of men, who use to put signs and memorials upon their hands or fingers of such things as they dearly affect, and would remember. See . Thy walls are continually before me; my thoughts run continually upon the walls of Jerusalem, which are now broken down, that I may repair them as soon as ever the set time cometh, and then proceed to do far greater things for thee.
Read Matthew Poole on Isaiah 49 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsIsaiah 49:16 Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of [my] hands; thy walls [are] continually before me.Ver. 16. Behold, I have graven thee.] So that as oft as I look upon mine own hands I cannot but think on thee. We read of one who had written the whole history of Christ’ s Passion upon the nails of his hands in small letters. The "signet on his finger" a man cannot lightly look beside. See Son 8:6 Jeremiah 22:24. Some think here is alluded to that precept given by God, of binding the Commandments to their right hand. Thy walls are continually before me.] The Lord doth so delight in his servants, that their "walls are ever in his sight," and he loveth to look upon the houses where…
Read John Trapp on Isaiah 49 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(16) Behold, I have graven thee . . .—The words point to the almost universal practice of tattooing. A man thus “engraved” the name of his god, or the outlines of his home, or the face of her he loved, upon his hands or arms. So, by a boldly anthropomorphic figure, Jehovah had “graven” Jerusalem on His hands. He could not open them, i.e., could not act, without being reminded of her. The “walls” may be either those of the earthly city lying in ruins, or those of the heavenly Jerusalem.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Isaiah 49 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 16. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands - "Behold, on the palms of my hands have I delineated thee"] This is certainly an allusion to some practice, common among the Jews at that time, of making marks on their hands or arms by punctures on the skin, with some sort of sign or representation of the city or temple, to show their affection and zeal for it. They had a method of making such punctures indelible by fire, or by staining. See Clarke on Isaiah 44:6. It is well known, that the pilgrims at the holy sepulchre get themselves marked in this manner with what are called the ensigns of Jerusalem. See Maundrell, p. 75, where he tells us how it is performed: and this art…
Read AdamClarke on Isaiah 49 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges16. I have graven thee] Not the name merely but the picture of the city, as the next clause shews. Thy walls may refer to the ruined walls with their mute appeal to Jehovah’s compassion, or to the plan of the new walls, which reminds Him of His purpose to rebuild them. The latter is more likely. upon the palms of my hands] upon both hands.
Read Cambridge on Isaiah 49 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleBehold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands - This is another argument in answer to the complaint of Zion in Isaiah 49:14. There have been various interpretations of this passage.
Read Albert Barnes on Isaiah 49 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.
Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands. Your walls are continually before me.
Behold, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; your walls are ever before Me.
Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; your walls are constantly before me.
Tyndale line
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Behold, I haue grauen thee vpon the palme of mine hands: thy walles are euer in my sight.
Strictly literal
Lo, I have graven thee upon the palms of [my] hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Lo, on the palms of the hand I have graven thee, Thy walls [are] before Me continually.
Behold, I have carved you on the palms of the hand, || Your walls [are] continually before Me.
Behold, upon the palms of my hands have I engraved thee; thy walls are continually before me.
Look, I have inscribed your name on my palms; your walls are continually before me.
From the Latin
Behold, I have graven thee in my hands: thy walls are always before my eyes.
Simplified
Look at your names I've written on the palms of my hands! I'm always thinking about your walls.
See, your name is marked on my hands; your walls are ever before me.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint largely agree in their wording, with five out of seven words matching directly. The Dead Sea Scrolls also support the MT, showing consistency in the text across these ancient witnesses.
הֵ֥ן עַל־ כַּפַּ֖יִם חַקֹּתִ֑יךְ חוֹמֹתַ֥יִךְ נֶגְדִּ֖י תָּמִֽיד׃
5 of the 7 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
הנה על כפים חוקותי׳ך וחומותי׳ך נגד׳י תמיד
7 words on the leather.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Isaiah 49:16
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
הֵן (hen) is a demonstrative adverb or interjection meaning 'lo!' or 'behold!'. It is primarily used to draw attention to a fact that prompts action or leads to a conclusion. The word can also express surprise and is less common than its counterpart הִנֵּה (hinneh). Additionally, it can function hypothetically as 'if'.
הֵן 100 demonstr.adv. or interj. lo!, behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה), less widely used than הִנֵּה, and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion based
base
H2005 הֵן demonstr. adv. or interj. lo!, behold (on etym. v. הִנֵּה), less widely used than הִנֵּה, and in prose mostly confined to calling attention to some fact upon which action is to be taken, or a conclusion based
2005 hen hane
a primitive particle; lo!; also (as expressing surprise)
if:--behold, if, lo, though.
הֵן (hen) — look!.
interj
1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part
2) if
Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)
Part — ParticleHTj
her, in composition:
The Hebrew word עַל (*al*) is a preposition meaning 'upon' and encompasses a wide range of meanings, including 'on account of,' 'beside,' 'above,' and 'against.' It can indicate physical placement, emotional burdens, or duties imposed on a person. The entries also note its use in idiomatic expressions and with verbs of motion. There is a mention of its function as a conjunction in certain contexts.
כִּי עַל כֵּן forasmuch as
base
עַל, עָ֑ל
subst. height
As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed
—
of clothing, etc., which any one wears
With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
H5921a עַל, עָ֑ל . As prep. upon, and hence on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against . Upon, of the substratum upon which an object in any way rests, or on which an action is performed . — . of clothing, etc., which any one wears
. With verbs of covering or protecting, even though the cover or veil be not over or above the thing covered, but around or before it
. Of what rests heavily upon a person, or is a burden to him
. Of a duty, payment, care, etc., imposed upon a person, or devolving on him
. על is used idiom. to give pathos to the expression of an emotion, by emphasizing the person who is its subject, and who, as it were, feels it acting upon him
. חָיָה עַל to live upon (as upon a foundation or support)
5921 `al al
properly, the same as 5920 used as a preposition (in the
singular or plural often with prefix, or as conjunction with a
particle following); above, over, upon, or against (yet always
in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great
variety of applications (as follow):--above, according
to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, X as, at, because
of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, X both
and, by (reason of), X had the charge of, concerning for, in
(that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-)on, over, than,
through(-out), to, touching, X with.
see HEBREW for 05920
עַל (al) — upon.
prep
1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against
1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards
1b) above, beyond, over (of excess)
1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence)
1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition)
1e) over (of suspension or extension)
1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity)
1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion)
1h) to (as a dative)
[כִּי] עַל [כֵּן] ([ki] al [ken]) — as.
conj
Prep — PrepositionHR
On
Light; the sun, (Gen. 41:45, 50), the great seat of sun-worship, called also Bethshemesh (Jer. 43:13) and Aven (Ezek. 30:17), stood on the east bank of the Nile, a few miles north of Memphis, and near Cairo, in the north-east. The Vulgate and the LXX. Versions have “Heliopolis” (“city of the sun”) instead of On in Genesis and of Aven in Ezekiel. The “city of destruction” Isaiah speaks of (19:18, marg. “of Heres;” Heb. ‘Ir-ha-heres, which some MSS. read Ir-ha-heres, i.e., “city of the sun”) may be the name given to On, the prophecy being that the time will come when that city which was known as the “city of the sun-god” shall become the “city of destruction” of the sun-god, i.e., when idolatry shall cease, and the worship…
(abode or city of the sun), a town of lower Egypt, called BETH-SHEMESH in (Jeremiah 43:13) On is better known under its Greek name Heliopolis. It was situated on the east side of the Pelusiac branch of the Nile, just below the point of the Delta, and about twenty miles northeast of Memphis. The chief object of worship at Heliopolis was the sun, whose temple, described by Strabo, is now only represented by the single beautiful obelisk, of red granite so feet 2 inches high above the pedestal which has stood for more than 4000 years, having been erected by Usirtesen, the second king of the twelfth dynasty. Heliopolis was anciently famous for its learning, and Eudoxus and Plato studied under its priests. The first mention of this place in the Bible is in the history of Joseph, to whom we read Pharaoh gave "to wife Asenath the daughter…
See HELIOPOLIS.
pain; force; iniquity
כַּף (kaph) refers to the hollow or flat part of the hand, including the palm and the sole of the foot. It can also denote power and is used to describe various hollow objects, such as bowls or handles. The word encompasses a range of meanings related to the shape and function of hands and feet, as well as items that are hand-shaped.
כַּף 192 n.f. hollow, or flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand
base
H3709 כַּף hollow, or flat of the hand, palm, sole of foot, hand
3709 kaph kaf
from 3721; the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an
animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling,
the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree);
figuratively, power:--branch, + foot, hand((-ful), -dle,
(-led)), hollow, middle, palm, paw, power, sole, spoon.
see HEBREW for 03721
כַּף (kaph) — palm.
: palm/hand
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
1c) sole (of the foot)
1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects
1d1) of thigh-joint
1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow)
1d3) hollow (of sling)
1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees)
1d5) handles (as bent)
כַּף (kaph) — palm: sole.
: sole/paw
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
1c) sole (of the foot)
1d) hollow, objects, bending objects, bent objects
1d1) of thigh-joint
1d2) pan, vessel (as hollow)
1d3) hollow (of sling)
1d4) hand-shaped branches or fronds (of palm trees)
1d5) handles (as bent)
כַּף (kaph) — palm: dish.
: dish/socket
1) palm, hand, sole, palm of the hand, hollow or flat of the hand
1a) palm, hollow or flat of the hand
1b) power
N-fd — Noun common · feminine dual absoluteHNcfda
חָקַק (chaqaq) is a Hebrew verb meaning to cut in, engrave, or inscribe. It encompasses the actions of marking out or tracing, particularly in the context of laws or decrees. The word can also imply a sense of authority, as in a lawgiver or commander. Notably, it is linked to the act of enacting laws, suggesting a foundational role in governance.
[חָקַק] vb. cut in, inscribe, decree
Qal
cut in
cut in or on, upon, engrave, inscribe
trace, mark out
of a law, engrave, inscribe
Po‛el inscribe (as a law), enact (poet.)
prescriber of laws, hence (as sovereign authority in a warlike clan) commander
commander’s staff
Pu. that which is decreed
Hoph. inscribed
base
H2710 [חָקַק] cut in, inscribe, decree .. cut in
. cut in or on, upon, engrave, inscribe
. trace, mark out
. of a law, engrave, inscribe
.inscribe (as a law), enact (poet.) . prescriber of laws, hence (as sovereign authority in a warlike clan) commander
. commander’s staff
. that which is decreed
. inscribed
2710 chaqaq khaw-kak'
a primitive root; properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges
5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws
being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or
(gen.) prescribe:--appoint, decree, governor, grave, lawgiver,
note, pourtray, print, set.
חָקַק (cha.qaq) — to decree.
1) to cut out, decree, inscribe, set, engrave, portray, govern
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to cut in
1a2) to cut in or on, cut upon, engrave, inscribe
1a3) to trace, mark out
1a4) to engrave, inscribe (of a law)
1b) (Poel)
1b1) to inscribe, enact, decree
1b2) one who decrees, lawgiver (participle)
1c) (Pual) something decreed, the law (participle)
1d) (Hophal) to be inscribed
V-Qal-Perf-1cs | Suff — Verb qal perfect first person common singular · suffixHVqp1cs/Sp2fs
חוֹמָה (chowmah) refers to a wall, typically understood as a protective barrier. It is derived from a root meaning to join, and is often used to describe city walls or the walls of buildings. The term can also be applied figuratively, such as in reference to the waters of the Red Sea.
חוֹמָה 133 n.f. wall (as protection)
usu. term for wall of city
wall of a building
fig. of waters of Red Sea
base
H2346 חוֹמָה wall (as protection)
2346 chowmah kho-maw'
feminine active participle of an unused root apparently
meaning to join; a wall of protection:--wall, walled.
חוֹמָה (cho.mah) — wall.
wall
חוֹמָה (cho.mah) — (Broad) Wall.
wall
Combined with ra.chav (רָחָב "Broad" H7342)
N-fp | Suff — Noun common feminine plural construct · suffixHNcfpc/Sp2fs
נֶ֫גֶד (neged) refers to something that is conspicuous or in front, functioning as both a noun and an adverb. It denotes a position opposite or before someone, often used to indicate presence or visibility. The word can imply a counterpart or mate, and it appears in contexts emphasizing sight or proximity.
נֶ֫גֶד 151 subst. what is conspicuous or in front, always as adv. or prep. in front of, in sight of, opposite to
base
H5048 נֶ֫גֶד subst. what is conspicuous or in front, always as adv. or prep. in front of, in sight of, opposite to
5048 neged neh'-ghed
from 5046; a front, i.e. part opposite; specifically a
counterpart, or mate; usually (adverbial, especially with
preposition) over against or before:--about, (over) against,
X aloof, X far (off), X from, over, presence, X other side,
sight, X to view.
see HEBREW for 05046
נֶ֫גֶד (ne.ged) — before.
subst
1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of
adv
2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of
3) in front of oneself, straightforward
4) before your face, in your view or purpose
with prep
5) what is in front of, corresponding to
6) in front of, before
7) in the sight or presence of
8) parallel to
9) over, for
10) in front, opposite
11) at a distance
prep
12) from the front of, away from
13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from
14) from before, in front of
15) as far as the front of
Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Prep | Suff — SuffixHAcmsc/Sp1bs
תָּמִיד (tamiyd) refers to continuity or perpetuity, often used adverbially to mean continually or constantly. It is derived from a root meaning to stretch, indicating indefinite extension. The term is also associated with the regular daily sacrifice in the Old Testament, emphasizing its constant nature.
תָּמִיד n.m. continuity
earliest and oftenest as adv., continually
as subst.
base
H8548 תָּמִיד continuity . earliest and oftenest as adv., continually
. as subst.
8548 tamiyd taw-meed'
from an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance
(as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as
adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the
regular (daily) sacrifice:--alway(-s), continual
(employment, -ly), daily, ((n-))ever(-more), perpetual.
תָּמִיד (ta.mid) — continually.
1) continuity, perpetuity, to stretch
1a) continually, continuously (as adverb)
1b) continuity (subst)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa