Strong's Lexicon sead: Support, sustenance, provision Original Word: סְעַד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root סָעַד (sa'ad), which means "to support" or "to sustain." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of support or sustenance is found in Strong's Greek Dictionary under entries like G473 (antilempsis - help, support) and G5198 (hygiainein - to be sound, healthy). Usage: The Hebrew word "sead" primarily conveys the idea of support or sustenance, often in the context of providing physical or emotional aid. It can refer to the act of upholding or sustaining someone, whether through physical means such as food and drink or through emotional and spiritual encouragement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of support and sustenance was vital for survival, especially in a community-oriented society. The provision of food, shelter, and emotional support was seen as a communal responsibility, reflecting the interconnectedness of individuals within the community. The term "sead" would have been understood in the context of familial and societal obligations to care for one another, as well as the divine provision from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to saad Definition to support, sustain NASB Translation supporting (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סְעַד] verb Pa`el support, sustain (ᵑ7 Zinjirli; see Biblical Hebrew); — Participle active plural מְסַעֲדִין לְהוֺן Ezra 5:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance helping (Aramaic) corresponding to ca'ad; to aid -- helping. see HEBREW ca'ad Forms and Transliterations מְסָעֲדִ֥ין מסעדין mə·sā·‘ă·ḏîn məsā‘ăḏîn mesaaDinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:2 HEB: דִֽי־ אֱלָהָ֖א מְסָעֲדִ֥ין לְהֽוֹן׃ פ NAS: of God were with them supporting them. KJV: of God helping them. INT: which of God supporting 1 Occurrence |