אֶת

𐤀𐤕

et

[direct object marker]

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 32:5 · Word #7

Lexicon H853

Lemmaאֵת
Lemma (Paleo)𐤀𐤕
Transliterationʼêth
Strong'sH853
In-context[direct object marker]

Morphology HTo All morphology codes

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

SIBI-P1 H853-01

(definite object-marker)

Rootאות (ʾ-w-t)
Core Meaningssign, mark, token, indication, designated entity
Semantic RangeMarker of a definite direct object; occasionally retains a more emphatic or demonstrative sense (“the very,” “namely”) in certain constructions.
Conceptual Significanceאֵת is foundational to Hebrew syntax, signaling the definiteness and specificity of an object. Its consistent use reinforces the concreteness and particularity of persons and things in the biblical narrative, marking them as distinct and intentional within the action of the text.
Morphological NotesUninflected particle (direct object marker); no gender, number, or person; does not translate directly into English but signals a definite direct object.
Rendering Rationaleאֵת functions as an undeclined particle marking a definite direct object. Though likely related historically to אוֹת (“sign, mark”), in Biblical Hebrew it serves to point out and mark a specific entity affected by the verb; the rendering "(definite object-marker)" preserves this marking function while reflecting its indeclinable particle morphology.

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Words from Root אות (sign, mark, token, indication, designated entity)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
H852-01 ataya the sign-marks
H852-02 atin portent-signs
H852-03 atohi his signs

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]
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