The meaning of “עֵת”
Understanding ʻêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (...
עֵת
[phrase] after, (al-) ways, [idiom] certain, [phrase] continually, [phrase] evening, long, (due) season, so (long) as, (even-, evening-, noon-) tide, (meal-), what) time, when. - time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc. 1) time 1a) time (of an event) 1b) time (usual) 1c) experiences, fortunes 1d) occurrence, occasion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:11 | “And he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.” Word: עֵת (ʻêth) | |
| Judges 13:23 | “But his wife said unto him, If the Lord were pleased to kill us, he would not have received a burnt offering and a meat offering at our hands, neither would he have shewed us all these things, nor would as at this time have told us such things as these.” Word: עֵת (ʻêth) | |
| 1 Chronicles 20:1 | “And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it.” Word: עֵת (ʻêth) | |
| Psalms 62:8 | “Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.” Word: עֵת (ʻêth) | |
| Ezekiel 21:25 | “And thou, profane wicked prince of Israel, whose day is come, when iniquity shall have an end,” Word: עֵת (ʻêth) |
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