מְאֹד
me.od
much
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
SupportedThe Hebrew word מְאֹד (me.od), Strong's number H3966, is translated as "much." This term is used a total of 300 times throughout the Bible. Its frequent occurrence highlights its importance in conveying degrees of quantity, intensity, or extent. The word מְאֹד is applied in a variety of contexts. It can signify large numbers or quantities, as in "much" food or wealth. It also describes intensity or degree, as in "much sorrow" or "much rejoicing." Additionally, it can be used to express a range or scope, such as "much time" or "much space." This versatility allows the word to be employed in a wide range of situations, from descriptive passages to comparative statements. The significance of מְאֹד lies in its ability to nuance and convey subtle shades of meaning. By providing a concrete and quantifiable expression, it helps to create vivid and engaging descriptions that bring the reader closer to the scene.
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Occurrences in Scripture
300 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
For the army of the Syrians came with a small company of men; and Yahweh delivered a very great army into their hand, because they had forsaken Yahweh, the God of their fathers. So they executed judgment on Joash.
Nehemiah 4:7But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites, and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem went forward, and that the breaches began to be filled, they were very angry;
2 Chronicles 25:10Then Amaziah separated them, the army that had come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again. Therefore their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in fierce anger.
2 Chronicles 30:13Many people assembled at Jerusalem to keep the feast of unleavened bread in the second month, a very great assembly.
2 Chronicles 32:27Hezekiah had exceedingly much riches and honor. He provided himself with treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of valuable vessels;
2 Chronicles 32:29Moreover he provided for himself cities, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him abundant possessions.
2 Chronicles 33:12When he was in distress, he begged Yahweh his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers.
2 Chronicles 33:14Now after this, he built an outer wall to David’s city, on the west side of Gihon, in the valley, even to the entrance at the fish gate. He encircled Ophel with it, and raised it up to a very great height; and he put valiant captains in all the fortified cities of Judah.
2 Chronicles 35:23The archers shot at king Josiah; and the king said to his servants, “Take me away, because I am seriously wounded!”
Ezra 10:1Now while Ezra prayed and made confession, weeping and casting himself down before God’s house, there was gathered together to him out of Israel a very great assembly of men and women and children; for the people wept very bitterly.
Nehemiah 2:2The king said to me, “Why is your face sad, since you are not sick? This is nothing else but sorrow of heart.” Then I was very much afraid.
Nehemiah 5:6I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.
Nehemiah 6:16When all our enemies heard of it, all the nations that were around us were afraid, and they lost their confidence; for they perceived that this work was done by our God.
Nehemiah 8:17All the assembly of those who had come back out of the captivity made temporary shelters, and lived in the temporary shelters; for since the days of Jeshua the son of Nun to that day the children of Israel had not done so. There was very great gladness.
Nehemiah 13:8It grieved me severely. Therefore I threw all Tobiah’s household stuff out of the room.
Esther 1:12But the queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s commandment by the eunuchs. Therefore the king was very angry, and his anger burned in him.
Esther 4:4Esther’s maidens and her eunuchs came and told her this, and the queen was exceedingly grieved. She sent clothing to Mordecai, to replace his sackcloth; but he didn’t receive it.
Job 1:3His possessions also were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the children of the east.
Job 2:13So they sat down with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his grief was very great.
Job 8:7Though your beginning was small, yet your latter end would greatly increase.
Exodus 14:10When Pharaoh came near, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians were marching after them; and they were very afraid. The children of Israel cried out to Yahweh.
Psalms 78:59When God heard this, he was angry, and greatly abhorred Israel,
Psalms 6:3My soul is also in great anguish. But you, Yahweh—how long?
Psalms 6:10May all my enemies be ashamed and dismayed. They shall turn back, they shall be disgraced suddenly.
Psalms 21:1The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
Psalms 31:11Because of all my adversaries I have become utterly contemptible to my neighbors, a horror to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.
Psalms 38:6I am in pain and bowed down greatly. I go mourning all day long.
Psalms 38:8I am faint and severely bruised. I have groaned by reason of the anguish of my heart.
Psalms 46:1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalms 47:9The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted!
Psalms 48:1Great is Yahweh, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
Psalms 50:3Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him.
Psalms 78:29So they ate, and were well filled. He gave them their own desire.
Psalms 79:8Don’t hold the iniquities of our forefathers against us. Let your tender mercies speedily meet us, for we are in desperate need.
Psalms 92:5How great are your works, Yahweh! Your thoughts are very deep.
Psalms 93:5Your statutes stand firm. Holiness adorns your house, Yahweh, forever more.
Psalms 96:4For Yahweh is great, and greatly to be praised! He is to be feared above all gods.
Psalms 97:9For you, Yahweh, are most high above all the earth. You are exalted far above all gods.
Psalms 104:1Bless Yahweh, my soul. Yahweh, my God, you are very great. You are clothed with honor and majesty.
Psalms 105:24He increased his people greatly, and made them stronger than their adversaries.
Psalms 107:38He blesses them also, so that they are multiplied greatly. He doesn’t allow their livestock to decrease.
Psalms 109:30I will give great thanks to Yahweh with my mouth. Yes, I will praise him among the multitude.
Psalms 112:1Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.
Psalms 116:10I believed, therefore I said, “I was greatly afflicted.”
Psalms 119:4You have commanded your precepts, that we should fully obey them.
Psalms 119:8I will observe your statutes. Don’t utterly forsake me.
Psalms 119:43Don’t snatch the word of truth out of my mouth, for I put my hope in your ordinances.
Psalms 119:51The arrogant mock me excessively, but I don’t swerve from your law.
Psalms 119:96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but your commands are boundless.
Psalms 119:107I am afflicted very much. Revive me, Yahweh, according to your word.