בְּ/עֵ֥ת
𐤁/𐤏𐤕
ʻêth
at the 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)'.
Jeremiah 20:16 · Word #14
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 the time of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6256-03
at time-of
| Morphological Notes | Preposition בְּ + feminine singular noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֵת denotes a marked or appointed time, moment, or occasion. The prefixed בְּ gives the sense "at/in," and the singular construct form requires "time-of," indicating a time belonging to or defined by what follows. |
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