Strong's H5708 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֵד (ʻêd)

Pronunciation: ayd

POS: ayd Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from an unused root meaning to set a period (compare , );

Definition: from an unused root meaning to set a period (compare עָדָה, עוּד); the menstrual flux (as periodical); by implication (in plural) soiling; filthy.

KJV Usage: filthy.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) menstruation
• 2. 1a) filthy rag, stained garment (fig. of best deeds of guilty people)

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