To stand, to stand still

H5975
Hebrew
UBS
עָמַד
ʻâmadaw-mad'
Verb

Definition

= process by which humans, deities, animals, or inanimate objects take position in a certain location in an upright position

Semantic Domains

Stance
Alive
Conflict
Control
Delay
End
Endure
Engage
Exist
Gather
Happen
Intact
Role
Serve
Space
Dwell
Steady
Strong
Confident

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry

Occurrences495
Frequency Rank#65

Verse Usage

This word appears 495 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.