אֵפ֔וֹא
𐤀𐤐𐤅𐤀
ʼêphôw
now
A demonstrative and interrogative particle indicating location or present moment, often used to introduce questions about place ('where?') or time ('now?'). In some contexts, it can serve as a logical particle indicating inference or transition, facilitating a shift in discourse ('so now', 'therefore'). The term commonly functions to direct attention to a place, situation, or moment being referenced.
Isaiah 22:1 · Word #6
Lexicon H645
| Lemma | אֵפוֹ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤐𐤅 |
| Transliteration | ʼêphôw |
| Strong's | H645 |
| Definition | A demonstrative and interrogative particle indicating location or present moment, often used to introduce questions about place ('where?') or time ('now?'). In some contexts, it can serve as a logical particle indicating inference or transition, facilitating a shift in discourse ('so now', 'therefore'). The term commonly functions to direct attention to a place, situation, or moment being referenced. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | now |
SIBI-P1 Translation H645-01
where now?
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial demonstrative/interrogative particle; enclitic aleph for emphasis; no gender or number marking. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a demonstrative-interrogative particle derived from "here," this form directs attention to present location or situation. "Where now?" preserves both the locative root sense and its common interrogative force without importing verse-specific context. |
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