אֹתָ֑/ם

𐤀𐤕/𐤌

otam

them

apparent contracted from אוֹת in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely); (as such unrepresented in English).

H853

Numbers 10:2 · Word #8

Lexicon H853

Lemmaאֵת
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤕
Transliterationʼêth
Strong'sH853
In-contextthem

Morphology HTo/Sp3mp All morphology codes

Part of Speech T — Particle — Function word
Subtype o — Direct Object Marker — Direct object marker (et)

SIBI-P1 H853-12

these same ones (m.p.)

Rootאוה (ʾ-w-h)
Core Meaningssign, mark, consent, entity, self
Semantic RangeDirect object marker indicating definiteness; with 3mp suffix, translates as 'them' (accusative); emphasizes the object of verb/preposition; contracted from אוֹת (sign/mark) in demonstrative sense.
Conceptual SignificanceAs the most frequent OT particle (472 occurrences), it underscores divine precision in creation (e.g., Gen 1:1,17) and covenant actions, marking entities under God's focus; etymologically tied to 'sign/consent' (H225), it evokes covenantal agreement and powerful security in biblical theology.
Morphological NotesHTo/Sp3mp: Hebrew particle of direct object (ʾēṯ) with 3rd person masculine plural pronominal suffix; appears as אֹתָֽם etc., functioning as definite accusative marker + 'them'.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering 'these same ones (m.p.)' preserves the root's core sense of 'sign/mark/entity/self' by emphasizing definite identity and sameness, while explicitly noting the 3mp morphology to reflect the pronominal suffix on the contracted particle אֹתָ֑ם. It highlights the emphatic, pointing function of אֵת with the 3mp suffix, untranslated in standard English but crucial for semantic precision. The masculine plural is preserved via '(m.p.)'.

AI-generated (perplexity/sonar-pro)

Words from Root אוה (sign, mark, consent, entity, self)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
H185-01 avat longing-of
H339-01 baiyim in the habitable coastlands
H185-02 beavat in the longing of

Word Usage (10979 occurrences of H853)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Genesis 1:1 אֵ֥ת et [direct object marker]
Genesis 1:1 וְ/אֵ֥ת veet and [direct object marker]
Genesis 1:4 אֶת et [direct object marker]