עִתִּי
𐤏𐤕𐤉
ʻittîy
H6261 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
adjective and adverb describing something that occurs at an appropriate, designated, or appointed time; suitable, timely, or fitting in its temporal context. Used to convey the idea of something being done at the right or appointed moment, often with reference to regulated times or occasions.
Semantic Range
timely, suitable to the appointed time, at the proper time, according to schedule, fit for the occasion, regular (with respect to ritual or regulated events)
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root עֵת (ʻet), meaning 'time' or 'appointed time.' The form עִתִּי is an adjective or adverbial formation meaning 'timely' or 'fitting to the time.' It reflects the sense of correspondence or suitability with a particular season, moment, or occasion.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In biblical usage, עִתִּי most often modifies actions or offerings that are to be conducted at established or proper times (e.g., Numbers 28:2), emphasizing the importance of ritual precision and timing in Israelite practice. The adjective is rare and occurs primarily in priestly or cultic contexts, especially in instructions for regular sacrifices or prescribed rhythms of religious observance. Unlike the noun עֵת, which denotes 'time' or 'season' in general, עִתִּי expresses specific suitability or appropriateness to the designated time. English translations such as 'timely' or 'at its appointed time' usually capture the precise sense, but sometimes the full nuance of ritual obligation and regularity may be underrepresented. The term is not used to denote general readiness or generic suitability—its usage is tightly bound to order, regularity, and adherence to established times, especially in cultic settings. There is no shift in the core meaning over the biblical period; rather, its specialized, technical sense remains consistent.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עֵת; timely; fit.
Bantu Hebrew
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את (ʾ-t) — nearness, proximity, accompaniment
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3487 | יַת | object-marker them |
| H5842 | עֵט | object-marker |
| H6256 | עֵת | object marker |
| H853 | אֵת | object-marker |
| H854 | אֵת | object-marker |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6261-01 |
עִתִּ֖י | iti | HAamsa |
who is in readiness | with me | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6261-01 |
Leviticus 16:21 | עִתִּ֖י | iti | HAamsa |
who is in readiness | with me |