קַדְמוֹן
qad.mon
eastern
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word קַדְמוֹן, qad.mon, means "eastern." It likely refers to the direction or region associated with the rising sun. The limited occurrence of this word in the Bible (only 1 instance) suggests its usage might be quite specific or idiomatic. Given its semantic domain of Geography & Place, qad.mon is likely used to denote a direction or location rather than a cultural or metaphorical sense. The word's definition and its geographical nature imply a simple and literal meaning, rather than an abstract or figurative one. In this single occurrence, qad.mon carries specific geographical significance, highlighting the orientation or location of something in relation to the east. Its concise definition and limited usage contribute to its functional and practical application in biblical language.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text