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Lexicon :: Strong's H857 - 'āṯâ

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אָתָה
Transliteration
'āṯâ
Pronunciation
aw-thaw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root [collateral to אוֹת (H225) contraction]
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TWOT Reference: 188

Strong’s Definitions

אָתָה ʼâthâh, aw-thaw'; or אָתָא ʼâthâʼ; a primitive root (collateral to H225 contraction); to arrive:—(be-, things to) come (upon), bring.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x

The KJV translates Strong's H857 in the following manner: come (20x), brought (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x
The KJV translates Strong's H857 in the following manner: come (20x), brought (1x).

  1. to come, arrive

    1. (Qal) to come (of men, time, beasts, calamity)

    2. (Hiphil) to bring

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אָתָה ʼâthâh, aw-thaw'; or אָתָא ʼâthâʼ; a primitive root (collateral to H225 contraction); to arrive:—(be-, things to) come (upon), bring.
STRONGS H857: Abbreviations
† אָתָה verb come (in Hebrew only poetry) (Arabic bdb008701, Sabean אתו DHMZMG 1875, 597; 1888, 343, Aramaic אֲתָא, bdb008702) —
Qal Perfect א׳ Deuteronomy 33:2; אָתָא Isaiah 21:12 see Ges§ 75 R. 22; 1st person plural אָתָנוּ Jeremiah 3:22; Imperfect יֶאֱתֶה Job 37:22; Proverbs 1:27; וַיֵּתֵא Deuteronomy 33:21 (= וַיֶּאֱתֶה compare Di Köi. 577), וַיַּאת Isaiah 41:25; suffix וַיֶּאֱתָיֵנִי Job 3:25; 3rd person feminine singular תֵּאתֶה Micah 4:3; 3rd person masculine plural יֶאֱתָ֫יוּ Job 16:22 + 2 times; וַיֶּאֱתָיוּ֑ן Isaiah 41:5; Imperative masculine plural אֵתָ֫יוּ Isaiah 21:12 + 2 times; Participle feminine plural אֹתִיּוֺת Isaiah 41:23 + 2 times; — come, of men Deuteronomy 33:21; Psalm 68:32; Isaiah 41:25; Isaiah 56:12 Imperative = come now, with hostile purpose Job 30:14, of men unto י׳ Jeremiah 3:22 (followed by לְ) compare Isaiah 21:12; of י׳ Deuteronomy 33:2; of ends of earth, etc., personified Isaiah 41:5; of time, morning Isaiah 21:12, years Job 16:22; of weather Job 37:22; of beasts, to devour Isaiah 56:9 (followed by infinitive), of calamity Proverbs 1:27; Job 3:25 come upon, with suffix, of dominion Micah 4:8 (followed by עַד). Participle plural feminine as substantive things to come, future things Isaiah 41:23; Isaiah 44:7; Isaiah 45:11.
Hiph. bring, Imperative הֵתָ֫יוּ מַיִם Isaiah 21:14 bring water (on form, for הֶאֱתוּ compare Di Ew§ 141 a Ges§ 68, 2 R. 1); Jeremiah 12:9 bring beasts, to devour.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H858.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

33:2; 33:2; 33:21; 33:21

Job

3:25; 3:25; 16:22; 16:22; 30:14; 37:22; 37:22

Psalms

68:32

Proverbs

1:27; 1:27

Isaiah

21:12; 21:12; 21:12; 21:12; 21:14; 41:5; 41:5; 41:23; 41:23; 41:25; 41:25; 44:7; 45:11; 56:9; 56:12

Jeremiah

3:22; 3:22; 12:9

Micah

4:3; 4:8

H857

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H857 matches the Hebrew אָתָה ('āṯâ),
which occurs 21 times in 20 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:2

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:2 - He said: “The LORD came from Sinai and dawned over them from Seir; he shone forth from Mount Paran. He came with[fn] myriads of holy ones from the south, from his mountain slopes.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 33:21

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 33:21 - He chose the best land for himself; the leader’s portion was kept for him. When the heads of the people assembled, he carried out the LORD’s righteous will, and his judgments concerning Israel.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 3:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 3:25 - What I feared has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:22 - “Only a few years will pass before I take the path of no return.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 30:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 30:14 - They advance as through a gaping breach; amid the ruins they come rolling in.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 37:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:22 - Out of the north he comes in golden splendor; God comes in awesome majesty.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:31

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:31 - Envoys will come from Egypt; Cush[fn] will submit herself to God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:27 - when calamity overtakes you like a storm, when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind, when distress and trouble overwhelm you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 21:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 21:12 - The watchman replies, “Morning is coming, but also the night. If you would ask, then ask; and come back yet again.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 21:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 21:14 - bring water for the thirsty; you who live in Tema, bring food for the fugitives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:5 - The islands have seen it and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward;

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:23

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:23 - tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:25

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:25 - “I have stirred up one from the north, and he comes— one from the rising sun who calls on my name. He treads on rulers as if they were mortar, as if he were a potter treading the clay.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:7 - Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it. Let him declare and lay out before me what has happened since I established my ancient people, and what is yet to come— yes, let them foretell what will come.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 45:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:11 - “This is what the LORD says— the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Concerning things to come, do you question me about my children, or give me orders about the work of my hands?

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 56:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 56:9 - Come, all you beasts of the field, come and devour, all you beasts of the forest!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 56:12

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 56:12 - “Come,” each one cries, “let me get wine! Let us drink our fill of beer! And tomorrow will be like today, or even far better.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 3:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 3:22 - “Return, faithless people; I will cure you of backsliding.” “Yes, we will come to you, for you are the LORD our God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 12:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 12:9 - Has not my inheritance become to me like a speckled bird of prey that other birds of prey surround and attack? Go and gather all the wild beasts; bring them to devour.

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Unchecked Copy Box Mic 4:8

Unchecked Copy BoxMic 4:8 - As for you, watchtower of the flock, stronghold[fn] of Daughter Zion, the former dominion will be restored to you; kingship will come to Daughter Jerusalem.”
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