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עֵת

Time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc. · time/right time

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עֵת H6256 time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc.
Pronunciation ‘ittōṯāy
Denotes appointed or defined time; emphasizes temporal specificity rather than duration or abstract time itself.
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καιρός G2540 time/right time
Pronunciation kairós
A specific, opportune moment or season—not merely duration but the right time for action.
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What does עֵת (et) mean in the Bible?

עֵת · καιρός is a Hebrew word meaning "appointed time or proper moment".

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Meaning

appointed time or proper moment
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Infinitive construct Ps 105:19 1×
74 total occurrences across all forms in the biblical text Morphology: OSHB — CC BY 4.0
Hebrew Verb Forms

How this verb appears across 1 occurrences in the Hebrew OT (OSHB Leningrad Codex).

Aspect / Form
Infinitive construct 1
Stem
Qal 1
OT Occurrences
Ps 105:19 Qal · Infinitive construct

Aspect in Hebrew reflects grammatical form, not tense. "Perfect" (Perfective) typically denotes completed action; "Imperfect" (Imperfective) denotes incomplete or ongoing action. Stem modifies the action type (Qal=simple, Niphal=passive, Piel=intensive, etc.).

Morphology: OSHB WLC (Open Scriptures, CC BY 4.0) · STEPBible TEHMC (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0)

Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

Acts 24 — Paul Before Felix: Resurrection Hope, Clear Conscience, and Coming Judgment Colossians 4 — Prayer, Wise Witness, Faithful Service, and Gospel Fellowship John 7 — The Feast, the Divided Crowd, and the Living Water of Jesus Luke 12 — Fear God, Confess Christ, Seek the Kingdom, and Be Ready Luke 21 — The Widow’s Gift, Jerusalem’s Fall, and Watchfulness before the Son of Man Luke 4 — The Spirit-Anointed Son Tested, Rejected, and Proclaiming the Kingdom Mark 1 — The Beginning of the Gospel: The Servant-King Appears with Authority Matthew 16 — The Confession of the Christ, the Church Christ Builds, and the Cross-Shaped Way of Discipleship Matthew 21 — The King Enters Jerusalem, Judges Fruitless Religion, and Exposes Rejected-Son Leadership Matthew 8 — The Authority of Jesus over Uncleanness, Sickness, Discipleship, Storms, and Demons Romans 13 — Submission to Governing Authorities, Love as the Fulfillment of the Law, and Life in the Light of the Coming Day

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

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