Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6279

Strong's H6279 · Hebrew

עָתַר

ʻâthar · /aw-thar'/

Number
H6279
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָתַר
Transliteration
ʻâthar
Pronunciation
aw-thar'
KJV occurrences
19 verses

Definition

to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)

KJV: intreat, (make) pray(-er).

Root / derivation: a primitive root (rather denominative from H6281 (עֶתֶר));

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָתַר across 19 verses.

intreated12×
Intreat6×
pray1×
prayer1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Exodus8 verses
Exodus 8:8

Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.

Exodus 8:9

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only? Glory: or, Have this honour over me, etc when: or, against when to destroy: Heb. to cut off

Exodus 8:28

And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.

Exodus 8:29

And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.

Exodus 8:30

And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.

Exodus 9:28

Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer. mighty: Heb. voices of God

Exodus 10:17

Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.

Exodus 10:18

And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.

Judges1 verse
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Chronicles1 verse
2 Chronicles2 verses
Ezra1 verse
Job2 verses
Isaiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6279 (ʻâthar) mean?

to burn incense in worship, i.e. intercede (reciprocally, listen to prayer)

How many times does H6279 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6279 (עָתַר) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “intreated.”

How is ʻâthar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6279 is rendered as “intreated” (12×), “Intreat” (6×), “pray” (1×), “prayer” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עָתַר come from?

a primitive root (rather denominative from H6281 (עֶתֶר));