קָדַם qâdam

Meaning

to project (one self), i.e. precede; hence, to anticipate, hasten, meet (usually for help)

In the King James Version: come (go, (flee)) before, [phrase] disappoint, meet, prevent.

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Deuteronomy 23:4 For they did not meet you with food and water on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor from Pethor in Aram-naharaim to curse you.
• 2 Samuel 22:6 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
• 2 Samuel 22:19 They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
• 2 Kings 19:32 So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it.
• Nehemiah 13:2 because they had not met the Israelites with food and water, but had hired Balaam to call down a curse against them (although our God had turned the curse into a blessing).
• Job 3:12 Why were there knees to receive me, and breasts that I should be nursed?
• Job 30:27 I am churning within and cannot rest; days of affliction confront me.
• Job 41:11 Who has given to Me that I should repay him? Everything under heaven is Mine.
• Psalms 17:13 Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword,
• Psalms 18:5 The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
• Psalms 18:18 They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
• Psalms 21:3 For You welcomed him with rich blessings; You placed on his head a crown of pure gold.
• Psalms 59:10 My God of loving devotion will come to meet me; God will let me stare down my foes.
• Psalms 68:25 The singers lead the way, the musicians follow after, among the maidens playing tambourines.
• Psalms 79:8 Do not hold past sins against us; let Your compassion come quickly, for we are brought low.
• Psalms 88:13 But to You, O LORD, I cry for help; in the morning my prayer comes before You.
• Psalms 89:14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; loving devotion and faithfulness go before You.
• Psalms 95:2 Let us enter His presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to Him in song.
• Psalms 119:147 I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.
• Psalms 119:148 My eyes anticipate the watches of night, that I may meditate on Your word.
• Isaiah 21:14 Bring water for the thirsty, O dwellers of Tema; meet the refugees with food.
• Isaiah 37:33 So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it.
• Amos 9:10 All the sinners among My people will die by the sword—all those who say, ‘Disaster will never draw near or confront us.’”
• Jonah 4:2 So he prayed to the LORD, saying, “O LORD, is this not what I said while I was still in my own country? This is why I was so quick to flee toward Tarshish. I knew that You are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion—One who relents from sending disaster.
• Micah 6:6 With what shall I come before the LORD when I bow before the God on high? Should I come to Him with burnt offerings, with year-old calves?