The meaning of “אַט”
Understanding ʼaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
charmer, gently, secret, softly. - (as a noun) a necromancer (from their soft incantations), (as an adverb) gently 1) ge...
אַט
charmer, gently, secret, softly. - (as a noun) a necromancer (from their soft incantations), (as an adverb) gently 1) gentleness, softness 1a) gently 1b) flowing 1c) softly 1d) enchanter, necromancer (substantive)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 33:14 | “Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir.” Word: אַט (ʼaṭ) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:5 | “And the king commanded Joab and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Deal gently for my sake with the young man, even with Absalom. And all the people heard when the king gave all the captains charge concerning Absalom.” Word: אַט (ʼaṭ) | |
| 1 Kings 21:27 | “And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.” Word: אַט (ʼaṭ) | |
| Job 15:11 | “Are the consolations of God small with thee? is there any secret thing with thee?” Word: אַט (ʼaṭ) | |
| Isaiah 19:3 | “And the spirit of Egypt shall fail in the midst thereof; and I will destroy the counsel thereof: and they shall seek to the idols, and to the charmers, and to them that have familiar spirits, and to the wizards.” Word: אַט (ʼaṭ) |
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