Strong's H853 · Hebrew
אֵת
ʼêth · /ayth/
Definition
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
KJV: (as such unrepresented in English).
Root / derivation: apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֵת across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. his: or, the skirts thereof
Isaiah 19:4And the Egyptians will I give over into the hand of a cruel lord; and a fierce king shall rule over them, saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts. give: or, shut up
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H853 (ʼêth) mean?
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
How many times does H853 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H853 (אֵת) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “and.”
How is ʼêth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H853 is rendered as “and” (2×), “also” (1×), “upon” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֵת come from?
apparent contracted from H226 (אוֹת) in the demonstrative sense of entity;