The meaning of “כְּעֶת”
Understanding kᵉʻeneth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or כְּעֶת kᵉʻeth (keh-eth'); (Aramaic), feminine of כְּעַן at such a time. - thus (only in the formula 'and so...
כְּעֶת
(Aramaic) or כְּעֶת kᵉʻeth (keh-eth'); (Aramaic), feminine of כְּעַן at such a time. - thus (only in the formula 'and so forth') 1) now, and now
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:10 | “And the rest of the nations whom the great and noble Asnappar brought over, and set in the cities of Samaria, and the rest that are on this side the river, and at such a time.” Word: כְּעֶת (kᵉʻeneth) | |
| Ezra 4:11 | “This is the copy of the letter that they sent unto him, even unto Artaxerxes the king; Thy servants the men on this side the river, and at such a time.” Word: כְּעֶת (kᵉʻeneth) | |
| Ezra 4:17 | “Then sent the king an answer unto Rehum the chancellor, and to Shimshai the scribe, and to the rest of their companions that dwell in Samaria, and unto the rest beyond the river, Peace, and at such a time.” Word: כְּעֶת (kᵉʻeneth) | |
| Ezra 7:12 | “Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.” Word: כְּעֶת (kᵉʻeneth) |