עֹ֫מֶד (o.med)
o.med
post
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 9 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Definition
Definition
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word o.med literally means a post or pillar, but in Scripture it often describes people standing firm in their assigned roles before God. It is not merely about physical posture, but about stability and readiness. When the priests stood in their place to offer sacrifices, they were fulfilling a specific duty with reverence. This image reminds us that our service to God is grounded in order and faithfulness.
In moments of divine encounter, such as when Daniel was told to stand upright, the word signifies being strengthened to receive truth. We are not left to stumble through life’s mysteries alone. God establishes us, much like a post is fixed into the ground, so we can withstand the pressures around us and remain steady in our walk with Him.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 9 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- place/ their5×
- standing place/ my2×
- standing place/ your1×
- place/ his1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עָמְדָֽ/ם\׃2×
- עָמְדָ֛/ם1×
- עָמְדָ֔/ם1×
- עָמְדָ/ם֙1×
- עָמְדֶ֔/ךָ1×
- עָמְדִֽ/י\׃1×
- עָמְדִ֔/י1×
- עָמְד֗/וֹ1×
Key Verses
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II Chronicles 35:10
So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their divisions, according to the king’s commandment.
This verse highlights how the priests stood in their designated place to perform sacred duties, showing that faithful service requires order and respect for God's appointed roles.
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Daniel 8:18
Now as he was speaking with me, I fell into a deep sleep with my face toward the ground; but he touched me and set me upright.
Here, the angel touches Daniel to set him upright, illustrating that divine strength is needed to stand firm when facing overwhelming spiritual revelations.
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Nehemiah 9:3
They stood up in their place, and read in the book of the law of Yahweh their God a fourth part of the day; and a fourth part they confessed and worshiped Yahweh their God.
The people stood in their place to hear the Law and worship, demonstrating that standing before God involves attentive listening and collective reverence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every Occurrence (9 verses across 3 books)
II Chronicles 3 verses
They stood in their place after their order, according to the law of Moses the man of God. The priests sprinkled the…
II Chronicles 34:31The king stood in his place and made a covenant before Yahweh, to walk after Yahweh, and to keep his commandments, his…
II Chronicles 35:10So the service was prepared, and the priests stood in their place, and the Levites by their divisions, according to the…