בָּ/עֵ֣ת
𐤁/𐤏𐤕
ʻêth
at that 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 Kings 16:6 · Word #1
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 HRd/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 that time |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6256-01
at the appointed time
| Morphological Notes | Preposition ב + definite article + feminine singular noun (absolute state). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵת denotes a marked or appointed point or period in time. The prefixed ב with definite article yields "at the appointed time," preserving both the locative preposition and the definite singular form. |
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