Hebrew · H5704, H4970

עַד־מָתָי

As far (or long , or much ) as , whether of space ( even unto ) or time ( during , while , until ) or degree ( equally with ) · properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)

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עַד H5704 as far (or long , or much ) as , whether of space ( even unto ) or time ( during , while , until ) or degree ( equally with )

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מָתַי H4970 properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)

Pronunciation ‘aḏ-mā-ṯāy

Interrogative or relative temporal marker; primarily asks "when?" rather than stating duration

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What does עַד־מָתָי (ad-matai) mean in the Bible?

עַד · מָתַי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Until when? How long?".

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What does עַד · מָתַי mean in the Bible?

עַד · מָתַי is a Hebrew phrase meaning "Until when? ".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5704, H4970?

H5704, H4970 is connected to 1,306 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. Until when? How long?

Strong's H5704, H4970

Lexical occurrences 1,306 verses

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Until when? How long?

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