The meaning of “אַתָּה”
Understanding ʼattâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened); אַתָּ ʼattâ (at-taw'); or אַת ʼath (ath); feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי ʼattîy (at-tee'); plural...
אַתָּה
or (shortened); אַתָּ ʼattâ (at-taw'); or אַת ʼath (ath); feminine (irregular) sometimes אַתִּי ʼattîy (at-tee'); plural masculine אַתֶּם ʼattem (at-tem'); feminine אַתֶּן ʼatten (at-ten'); or אַתֵּנָה ʼattênâh (at-tay'naw); or אַתֵּנָּה ʼattênnâh (at-tane'-naw); a primitive pronoun of the second person thee, thou, ye, you. - thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you 1) you (second pers. sing. masc.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:23 | “And said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father’s house for us to lodge in?” Word: אַתָּה (ʼattâh) | |
| Ezekiel 34:17 | “And as for you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.” Word: אַתָּה (ʼattâh) |