Hebrew · H6256, H7522 · unreviewed

עֵת רָצוֹן

Time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc. · delight (especially as shown)

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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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רָצוֹן H7522 delight (especially as shown)
Pronunciation rāṣôn
Delight expressed through voluntary acceptance; God's sovereign pleasure determining what finds favor.
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What does עֵת רָצוֹן (et ratzon) mean in the Bible?

עֵת · רָצוֹן is a Hebrew word meaning "time of favor, favorable season".

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Meaning

time of favor, favorable season
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
Infinitive construct Ps 105:19
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