אָתָה
To arrive
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What does אָתָה (ʾātāh) mean in the Bible?
אָתָה (ʾātāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "to arrive". to arrive BDB: come Usage: (be-, things to) come (upon), bring.
Meaning
Denotes arrival with emphasis on unexpected or consequential onset; often divine judgment or blessing coming upon someone
to arrive BDB: come Usage: (be-, things to) come (upon), bring.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.