Strong's H5842 · Hebrew
עֵט
ʻêṭ · /ate/
Definition
a stylus or marking stick
KJV: pen.
Root / derivation: from H5860 (עִיט) (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. side-long stroke;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֵט across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain. in vain made: or, the false pen of the scribes worketh for falsehood
Jeremiah 17:1The sin of Judah is written with a pen of iron, and with the point of a diamond: it is graven upon the table of their heart, and upon the horns of your altars; point: Heb. nail
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5842 (ʻêṭ) mean?
a stylus or marking stick
How many times does H5842 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5842 (עֵט) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “pen.”
How is ʻêṭ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5842 is rendered as “pen” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֵט come from?
from H5860 (עִיט) (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. side-long stroke;