וּ/מָתַ֣י
𐤅/𐤌𐤕𐤉
mâthay
and when
Interrogative or relative adverb indicating 'when'—referring to the point or period in time at which an action occurs or is expected. Typically used to introduce temporal questions or indefinite clauses concerning time. The nuance can range from inquiry about a precise moment ('when will this happen?') to the period during which an event occurs. Not used as a substantive noun but always as an adverbial marker in relation to time.
Nehemiah 2:6 · Word #11
Lexicon H4970
| Lemma | מָתַי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤕𐤉 |
| Transliteration | mâthay |
| Strong's | H4970 |
| Definition | Interrogative or relative adverb indicating 'when'—referring to the point or period in time at which an action occurs or is expected. Typically used to introduce temporal questions or indefinite clauses concerning time. The nuance can range from inquiry about a precise moment ('when will this happen?') to the period during which an event occurs. Not used as a substantive noun but always as an adverbial marker in relation to time. |
Morphology HC/Ti
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | T — Particle — Function word |
| Subtype | i — Interrogative — Interrogative |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and when |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4970-03
and when
| Morphological Notes | Conjunction וּ prefixed to interrogative/relative adverb מָתַי; adverbial particle of time. |
| Rendering Rationale | The base adverb מָתַי marks inquiry or reference to a point or period in time ('when'). The prefixed conjunction וּ adds the connective sense 'and,' preserving both the temporal function and the morphology of the form. |
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