Strong's H857 · Hebrew
אָתָה
ʼâthâh · /aw-thaw'/
Definition
to arrive
KJV: (be-, things to) come (upon), bring.
Root / derivation: or אָתָא; a primitive root (collateral to H225 (אוּת) contraction);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָתָה across 20 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
20 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy2 verses
And he said, The LORD came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them. a fiery: Heb. a fire of law
Deuteronomy 33:21And he provided the first part for himself, because there, in a portion of the lawgiver, was he seated; and he came with the heads of the people, he executed the justice of the LORD, and his judgments with Israel. seated: Heb. cieled
Job4 verses
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. the thing: Heb. I feared a fear, and it came upon me
Job 16:22When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return. a few: Heb. years of number
Job 30:14They came upon me as a wide breaking in of waters: in the desolation they rolled themselves upon me.
Job 37:22Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. Fair: Heb. Gold
Psalms1 verse
Isaiah9 verses
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come.
Isaiah 21:14The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled. brought: or, bring ye
Isaiah 41:5The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
Isaiah 41:23Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
Isaiah 41:25I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
Isaiah 44:7And who, as I, shall call, and shall declare it, and set it in order for me, since I appointed the ancient people? and the things that are coming, and shall come, let them shew unto them.
Isaiah 45:11Thus saith the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker, Ask me of things to come concerning my sons, and concerning the work of my hands command ye me.
Isaiah 56:9All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest.
Isaiah 56:12Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
Jeremiah2 verses
Return, ye backsliding children, and I will heal your backslidings. Behold, we come unto thee; for thou art the LORD our God.
Jeremiah 12:9Mine heritage is unto me as a speckled bird, the birds round about are against her; come ye, assemble all the beasts of the field, come to devour. speckled: or, taloned come to: or, cause them to come to
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H857 (ʼâthâh) mean?
to arrive
How many times does H857 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H857 (אָתָה) appears in 20 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “come.”
How is ʼâthâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H857 is rendered as “come” (11×), “came” (4×), “cometh” (3×), “brought” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word אָתָה come from?
or אָתָא; a primitive root (collateral to H225 (אוּת) contraction);