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H5715 · Hebrew · Old Testament
עֵדוּת
Eduth
Noun, feminine
Testimony, witness

Definition

Eduth means testimony, witness, or decree. It appears about 60 times. It primarily refers to the tablets of the law (the 'testimony') kept in the Ark of the Testimony, and by extension God's revealed will and covenant stipulations.

Usage & Theological Significance

The 'testimony' in the Ark was the physical embodiment of God's covenant with Israel. The tabernacle was called the 'Tabernacle of the Testimony.' God's testimonies in the Psalms (119) are His reliable, trustworthy declarations that guide the faithful.

Key Bible Verses

Psalm 119:14 I rejoice in following your statutes.
Exodus 25:16 Put in the ark the tablets of the covenant law.
Psalm 19:7 The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy.
Psalm 119:24 Your statutes are my delight.
2 Kings 11:12 They put the crown on him and presented him with a copy of the covenant.

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