No. 11 in Hebrew
עד
The Hebrew word "עד" can mean "witness," "eternity," or "until," depending on context.
In a sentence
נסעתי עם המשפחה עד ירושלים.
I traveled with the family until Jerusalem.
Here, 'עד' is used to indicate distance or a limit up to a point.
חיכינו עד שיחזור הבית.
We waited until he returned home.
In this sentence, 'עד' signifies a temporal limit.
בתקופה העתיקה, היה נהוג למסור מסר עד עדים.
In ancient times, it was customary to deliver a message to witnesses.
Here, 'עד' is used as a noun meaning 'witness.'
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