The meaning of “אֵת”
Understanding ʼêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from אָנָה against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional pre...
אֵת
probably from אָנָה against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. - properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near - hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc. 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:13 | “For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the Lord; and the Lord hath sent us to destroy it.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Exodus 39:3 | “And they did beat the gold into thin plates, and cut it into wires, to work it in the blue, and in the purple, and in the scarlet, and in the fine linen, with cunning work.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Leviticus 5:7 | “And if he be not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring for his trespass, which he hath committed, two turtledoves, or two young pigeons, unto the Lord; one for a sin offering, and the other for a burnt offering.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Deuteronomy 9:14 | “Let me alone, that I may destroy them, and blot out their name from under heaven: and I will make of thee a nation mightier and greater than they.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) | |
| Joshua 14:12 | “Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the Lord spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the Lord will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the Lord said.” Word: אֵת (ʼêth) |
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