◄ 3246. yesud ►
Strong's Lexicon yesud: Foundation Original Word: יְסֻד Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: ycud Pronunciation: yeh-SOOD Phonetic Spelling: (yes-ood') Definition: a foundation Meaning: A foundation; something that is laid as a base or groundwork. Word Origin: Derived from the root יָסַד (yasad), which means "to establish" or "to found." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2310: θεμέλιος (themelios) • meaning "foundation" or "basis." • Strong's Greek Number 2602: καταβολή (katabolē) • often translated as "foundation" in the context of the world or creation. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term יְסֻד, highlighting its significance in both physical and metaphorical contexts within the biblical narrative. Usage: The term יְסֻד is used in the context of construction, particularly referring to the foundation of a building or structure. It signifies the underlying support that ensures stability and permanence. Context: • The Hebrew word יְסֻד (yesud) appears in the context of construction and architecture within the Hebrew Bible. It is used to describe the foundational elements of a building, emphasizing the importance of a solid and secure base. This concept is often metaphorically extended to describe the foundational principles or truths upon which other ideas or systems are built. • In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of stability and permanence, as seen in passages that discuss the construction of significant structures, such as the temple or city walls. The foundation is portrayed as a critical component that determines the strength and durability of the entire edifice. • Theologically, the concept of a foundation is also applied to spiritual truths and doctrines, suggesting that just as a physical building requires a strong foundation, so too does a life of faith require a firm grounding in divine truth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from yasad Definition foundation, beginning NASB Translation began (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְסֻד noun [masculine] foundation, beginning, Ezra 7:9 יְסֻד הַמַּעֲלָה, but read rather, with ᵐ5, יָסַד (הוּא = Ezra subject), see Ry. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance began From yacad; a foundation (figuratively, i.e. Beginning) -- X began. see HEBREW yacad Forms and Transliterations יְסֻ֔ד יסד yə·suḏ yeSud yəsuḏ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ezra 7:9 HEB: הָרִאשׁ֔וֹן ה֣וּא יְסֻ֔ד הַֽמַּעֲלָ֖ה מִבָּבֶ֑ל NAS: month he began to go KJV: month began he to go up INT: of the first he began to go Babylon 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3246 1 Occurrence yə·suḏ — 1 Occ.