The meaning of “אוּת”
Understanding ʼûwth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
consent. - properly, to come, i.e. (implied) to assent 1) (Niphal) to consent, agree
אוּת
consent. - properly, to come, i.e. (implied) to assent 1) (Niphal) to consent, agree
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 34:15 | “But in this will we consent unto you: If ye will be as we be, that every male of you be circumcised;” Word: אוּת (ʼûwth) | |
| Genesis 34:22 | “Only herein will the men consent unto us for to dwell with us, to be one people, if every male among us be circumcised, as they are circumcised.” Word: אוּת (ʼûwth) | |
| Genesis 34:23 | “Shall not their cattle and their substance and every beast of theirs be ours? only let us consent unto them, and they will dwell with us.” Word: אוּת (ʼûwth) | |
| 2 Kings 12:8 | “And the priests consented to receive no more money of the people, neither to repair the breaches of the house.” Word: אוּת (ʼûwth) |
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