אֵת

etPartH0853

[Obj.]

From: apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity;

Short Definition

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

Full Lexicon Entry

sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (*יָת *"whom" H3487)

Grammar

Part of Speech Part

Morphology H:Part

DescriptionH:Part

Occurrences

6,417 times

Appears 6,417 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
629
Exodus
565
Jeremiah
505
Leviticus
418
Ezk
411

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 1:10
  • 2 Kings 16:14
  • Exodus 27:7
  • Genesis 45:3
  • Joshua 23:4

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