The meaning of “אֵת”
Understanding ʼêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparent contracted from אוֹת in the demonstrative sense of entity (as such unrepresented in English). - properly, self ...
אֵת
apparent contracted from אוֹת in the demonstrative sense of entity (as such unrepresented in English). - properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely) 1) sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 1:1 | “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Isaiah 6:1 | “In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Isaiah 19:4 | “And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Zechariah 6:8 | “Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) |