The meaning of “אָתָא”
Understanding ʼâthâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or אָתָא ʼâthâʼ (aw-thaw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to אָתָה (be-) come, bring. - {to arrive} 1) to come, arr...
אָתָא
(Aramaic) or אָתָא ʼâthâʼ (aw-thaw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to אָתָה (be-) come, bring. - {to arrive} 1) to come, arrive 1a) (P'al) to come 1b) (Aphel) to bring 1c) (Hophal) to be brought 2) used in the NT in the phrase "maranatha" -"Lord come"
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 5:3 | “At the same time came to them Tatnai, governor on this side the river, and Shethar–boznai, and their companions, and said thus unto them, Who hath commanded you to build this house, and to make up this wall?” Word: אָתָא (ʼâthâh) | |
| Daniel 5:23 | “But hast lifted up thyself against the Lord of heaven; and they have brought the vessels of his house before thee, and thou, and thy lords, thy wives, and thy concubines, have drunk wine in them; and thou hast praised the gods of silver, and gold, of brass, iron, wood, and stone, which see not, nor hear, nor know: and the God in whose hand thy breath is, and whose are all thy ways, hast thou not glorified:” Word: אָתָא (ʼâthâh) |