Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H6928 |
|---|---|
| Word: | קַדמָה |
| Part of Speech: | noun fem |
| Etymology: | (Aramaic) corresponding to H6927 |
| Language: | Aramaic |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | qadmah |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | kad-maw' |
| Meaning: | 1. former time |
| KJV Renderings: | afore(-time), ago. |
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[קַדְמָה] noun feminine former time (compare Biblical Hebrew קַדְמָה , Zinjirli קדמה (Cooke177), former state); — construct Dan 6:11 מִןקַּֿדְמַת דְּנָה = before this, formerly; so Ezra 5:11 ׳ מִקַּדְמַת דְּ. compare Gen 28:19 ᵑ7 j , Ezek 38:17 ᵑ7 .
