The meaning of “עַתָּה”
Understanding ʻattâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. - at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive 1) now 1a) no...
עַתָּה
henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas. - at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive 1) now 1a) now 1b) in phrases
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 26:22 | “And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the Lord hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.” Word: עַתָּה (ʻattâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 16:9 | “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.” Word: עַתָּה (ʻattâh) | |
| Psalms 113:2 | “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.” Word: עַתָּה (ʻattâh) | |
| Isaiah 48:6 | “Thou hast heard, see all this; and will not ye declare it? I have shewed thee new things from this time, even hidden things, and thou didst not know them.” Word: עַתָּה (ʻattâh) | |
| Daniel 10:17 | “For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, straightway there remained no strength in me, neither is there breath left in me.” Word: עַתָּה (ʻattâh) |
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