הָ/עֵ֣ת
𐤄/𐤏𐤕
ʻêth
the time
A point or period in time, event, or occasion; refers to a distinct moment or suitable time for a particular event or activity. Semantic range includes both specific times (such as a season, appointed time, or moment) and more general reference to duration or occurrence of events. Used in temporal expressions and as an adverbial phrase indicating 'when' or 'at the time (that)'.
Nehemiah 13:21 · Word #16
Lexicon H6256
| Lemma | עֵת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ʻêth |
| Strong's | H6256 |
| Definition | A point or period in time, event, or occasion; refers to a distinct moment or suitable time for a particular event or activity. Semantic range includes both specific times (such as a season, appointed time, or moment) and more general reference to duration or occurrence of events. Used in temporal expressions and as an adverbial phrase indicating 'when' or 'at the time (that)'. |
Morphology HTd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the time |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6256-09
the appointed time
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, singular, absolute, with prefixed definite article ("the"). |
| Rendering Rationale | עֵת denotes a distinct, marked or appointed point or period of time. The prefixed definite article הַ־ requires the rendering "the," and the singular absolute form preserves the sense of one specific, marked time. |
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