The meaning of “אֶתְמוֹל”
Understanding ʼethmôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or אִתְמוֹל ʼithmôwl (ith-mole'); or אֶתְמוּל ʼethmûwl (eth-mool'); probably from אֵת or אֵת and מוּל [phrase] before (t...
אֶתְמוֹל
or אִתְמוֹל ʼithmôwl (ith-mole'); or אֶתְמוּל ʼethmûwl (eth-mool'); probably from אֵת or אֵת and מוּל [phrase] before (that) time, [phrase] heretofore, of late (old), [phrase] times past, yester(day). - heretofore - definitely yesterday 1) yesterday, recently, formerly 1a) yesterday 1b) formerly (fig.) 1c) from yesterday, already (in phrase) 2) (TWOT +) before, before that time, before the time, heretofore, of late, of old, these days, time(s) past
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:21 | “Moreover the Hebrews that were with the Philistines before that time, which went up with them into the camp from the country round about, even they also turned to be with the Israelites that were with Saul and Jonathan.” Word: אֶתְמוֹל (ʼethmôwl) | |
| 2 Samuel 5:2 | “Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the Lord said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.” Word: אֶתְמוֹל (ʼethmôwl) | |
| Psalms 90:4 | “For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.” Word: אֶתְמוֹל (ʼethmôwl) | |
| Isaiah 30:33 | “For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the Lord, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. ” Word: אֶתְמוֹל (ʼethmôwl) | |
| Micah 2:8 | “Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.” Word: אֶתְמוֹל (ʼethmôwl) |
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