To lay the foundations

H3245
Hebrew
UBS
יָסַד
yâçadyaw-sad'
Verb

Definition

= causative action by which humans put in place the bottom part of a building or larger structure, usually below the ground level, which will have to bear the entire construction

Semantic Domains

Space
Endure
Exist
Role
Solid
Strong
Think

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

appoint, take counsel, establish, (lay the, lay for a) found(-ation), instruct, lay, ordain, set, sure

Occurrences41
Frequency Rank#762

Verse Usage

This word appears 41 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.