What does עֵת · καιρός mean in the Bible?
עֵת · καιρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "appointed time or proper moment".
Hebrew · H6256, G2540
עֵת
Time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc. · time/right time
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עֵת H6256 time , especially (adverb with preposition) now , when , etc.
Pronunciation ‘ittōṯāy
Denotes appointed or defined time; emphasizes temporal specificity rather than duration or abstract time itself.
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καιρός G2540 time/right time
Pronunciation kairós
A specific, opportune moment or season—not merely duration but the right time for action.
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What does עֵת (et) mean in the Bible?
עֵת · καιρός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "appointed time or proper moment".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6256, G2540?
H6256, G2540 is connected to 296 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. appointed time or proper moment
Source Gloss
appointed time or proper moment
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 74
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Infinitive construct Ps 105:19 1×
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain