לְ/עֵ֣ת
𐤋/𐤏𐤕
ʻêth
at time-of
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)'.
Ruth 2:14 · Word #4
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 HR/Ncbsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | at time-of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6256-23
for an appointed time
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + common noun feminine singular construct. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵת denotes a distinct or marked time, often an appointed or fitting moment. The prefixed לְ conveys direction or purpose, yielding the sense "for" a marked or appointed time; the singular construct form reflects a specific, bounded point or period. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
for an appointed time
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is contextually correct; the phrase marks a specific eating occasion. |