Strong's H6258 · Hebrew
עַתָּה
ʻattâh · /at-taw'/
Definition
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
KJV: henceforth, now, straightway, this time, whereas.
Root / derivation: from H6256 (עֵת);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַתָּה across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me.
Genesis 26:22And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land. Rehoboth: that is Room
Genesis 26:29That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That: Heb. If thou shalt
2 Chronicles2 verses
For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions. my father put: Heb. my father laded
2 Chronicles 16:9For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars. to shew: or, strongly to hold with them, etc
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6258 (ʻattâh) mean?
at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive
How many times does H6258 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6258 (עַתָּה) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “now.”
How is ʻattâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6258 is rendered as “now” (4×), “forth” (1×), “henceforth” (1×), “straightway” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עַתָּה come from?
from H6256 (עֵת);