Original Word: סְעַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: c`ad
Pronunciation: say-ad
Phonetic Spelling: (seh-ad')
Definition: Support, sustenance, provision
Meaning: to aid

helping

(Aramaic) corresponding to ca'ad; to aid -- helping.

see HEBREW ca'ad

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to saad
Definition
to support, sustain
NASB Translation
supporting (1).

[סְעַד] verb Pa`el support, sustain (ᵑ7 Zinjirli; see Biblical Hebrew); — Participle active plural מְסַעֲדִין לְהוֺן Ezra 5:2.

Word Origin: Aramaic; a root word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G997 (βοηθέω, boētheō): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote helping or coming to the aid of someone. It shares a similar semantic range with the Aramaic סְעַד, emphasizing the act of providing assistance or support. An example of its usage can be found in Hebrews 2:18 (BSB), where it describes Christ's ability to help those who are being tempted.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term סְעַד, illustrating its significance in the biblical context and its thematic connections to the broader scriptural narrative of divine and communal support.

Usage: This Aramaic verb is used in the context of providing support or assistance, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.

Context: • The verb סְעַד (se'ad) is an Aramaic term found in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the context of the exilic and post-exilic periods when Aramaic was a common language of the Jewish people. It conveys the idea of providing aid or support, whether in a physical, emotional, or spiritual sense.
• In the book of Daniel, the term is used to describe the support given to individuals in times of need, reflecting the broader theme of divine assistance and providence. For example, in Daniel 6:18 (BSB), the term is used in the context of King Darius seeking aid for Daniel, who was in the lions' den.
• The usage of סְעַד in Ezra highlights the cooperation and support among the Jewish people during the rebuilding of the temple, emphasizing communal effort and divine backing.
• The term underscores the importance of mutual support and reliance on God, a recurring theme throughout the biblical narrative, where God is often depicted as the ultimate source of help and sustenance for His people.

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