Strong's H227 · Hebrew
אָז
ʼâz · /awz/
Definition
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
KJV: beginning, for, from, hitherto, now, of old, once, since, then, at which time, yet.
Root / derivation: a demonstrative adverb;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָז across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land.
Genesis 39:5And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.
Exodus2 verses
And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. eloquent: Heb. a man of words heretofore: Heb. since yesterday, nor since the third day
Exodus 15:15Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.
Joshua2 verses
And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. wandered: Heb. walked
Joshua 22:31And Phinehas the son of Eleazar the priest said unto the children of Reuben, and to the children of Gad, and to the children of Manasseh, This day we perceive that the LORD is among us, because ye have not committed this trespass against the LORD: now ye have delivered the children of Israel out of the hand of the LORD. now: Heb. then
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah4 verses
This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning Moab since that time.
Isaiah 44:8Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any. God; I: Heb. rock, etc
Isaiah 48:3I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.
Isaiah 48:5I have even from the beginning declared it to thee; before it came to pass I shewed it thee: lest thou shouldest say, Mine idol hath done them, and my graven image, and my molten image, hath commanded them.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H227 (ʼâz) mean?
at that time or place; also as a conjunction, therefore
How many times does H227 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H227 (אָז) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “then.”
How is ʼâz translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H227 is rendered as “then” (4×), “time” (4×), “beginning” (2×), “since” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word אָז come from?
a demonstrative adverb;