TBESH · H5957
עָלַם · a.lam · perpetuity
perpetuity, antiquity, for ever Aramaic of o.lam (עוֹלָם ": old" H5769J)
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a.lam H5957
עָלַם (a.lam) means “perpetuity” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
עָלַם Hebrew · H5957 20 tagged occurrences in 15 verses
Pronunciation guide: aw-lam' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Strong’s Hebrew dictionary
(Aramaic) corresponding to H5769 (עוֹלָם); remote time, i.e. the future or past indefinitely; often adverb, forever
KJV glosses: for (n-)ever (lasting), old.
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How translators render H5957
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| forever | 8 |
| is an everlasting | 2 |
| ancient | 1 |
| and ever | 1 |
| ever | 1 |
| from ancient | 1 |
| is an eternal | 1 |
| will be an everlasting | 1 |
| will never | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| for ever | 8 |
| an everlasting | 4 |
| ever | 3 |
| and ever | 2 |
| old | 2 |
| which shall never | 1 |
Verses containing H5957
Page 1 of 1. 15 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- Ezra 4:15
· BSB · 1 occurrence
that a search should be made of the record books of your fathers. In these books you will discover and verify that the city is a rebellious city, harmful to kings and provinces, inciting sedition from ancient times. That is why this city was destroyed.
Read word by word - Ezra 4:19
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I issued a decree, and a search was conducted. It was discovered that this city has revolted against kings from ancient times, engaging in rebellion and sedition.
Read word by word - Daniel 2:4
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then the astrologers answered the king in Aramaic, “O king, may you live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will give the interpretation.”
Read word by word - Daniel 2:20
· BSB · 2 occurrences
and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.
Read word by word - Daniel 2:44
· BSB · 2 occurrences
In the days of those kings, the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be destroyed, nor will it be left to another people. It will shatter all these kingdoms and bring them to an end, but will itself stand forever.
Read word by word - Daniel 3:9
· BSB · 1 occurrence
saying to King Nebuchadnezzar, “O king, may you live forever!
Read word by word - Daniel 4:3
· BSB · 1 occurrence
How great are His signs, how mighty His wonders! His kingdom is an eternal kingdom; His dominion endures from generation to generation.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 3.33
- Daniel 4:34
· BSB · 2 occurrences
But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 4.31
- Daniel 5:10
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Hearing the outcry of the king and his nobles, the queen entered the banquet hall. “O king, may you live forever!” she said. “Do not let your thoughts terrify you, or your face grow pale.
Read word by word - Daniel 6:6
· BSB · 1 occurrence
So the administrators and satraps went together to the king and said, “O King Darius, may you live forever!
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 6.7
- Daniel 6:21
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then Daniel replied, “O king, may you live forever!
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 6.22
- Daniel 6:26
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I hereby decree that in every part of my kingdom, men are to tremble in fear before the God of Daniel: For He is the living God, and He endures forever; His kingdom will never be destroyed, and His dominion will never end.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 6.27
- Daniel 7:14
· BSB · 1 occurrence
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Read word by word - Daniel 7:18
· BSB · 3 occurrences
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
Read word by word - Daniel 7:27
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
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