קָדִים
The fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward , for brevity the east wind )
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What does קָדִים (qadim) mean in the Bible?
קָדִים (qadim) is a Hebrew word meaning "the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward , for brevity the east wind )". the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind) BDB: East Usage: east(-ward, wind). Harsh destructive force symbolizing futile pursuit. This term runs through the canonical themes of Spirit.
Meaning
Spatial orientation concept: "front" becomes East because ancients faced East; also denotes destructive hot wind.
the fore or front part; hence (by orientation) the East (often adverbially, eastward, for brevity the east wind) BDB: East Usage: east(-ward, wind).
Why This Word Matters
Harsh destructive force symbolizing futile pursuit. Hosea 12:1-6
Symbolizes Assyrian invasion. Hosea 13:9-16
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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