לְ/עֵ֖ת
𐤋/𐤏𐤕
ʻêth
at 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)'.
2 Chronicles 18:34 · Word #15
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/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 | at the time |
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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