The meaning of “הֵן”
Understanding hên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
behold, if, lo, though. - lo! - also (as expressing surprise) if interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if
הֵן
behold, if, lo, though. - lo! - also (as expressing surprise) if interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:7 | “And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.” Word: הֵן (hên) | |
| Exodus 8:26 | “And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the Lord our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?” Word: הֵן (hên) | |
| Leviticus 10:18 | “Behold, the blood of it was not brought in within the holy place: ye should indeed have eaten it in the holy place, as I commanded.” Word: הֵן (hên) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:13 | “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people;” Word: הֵן (hên) | |
| Job 13:15 | “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” Word: הֵן (hên) |
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