1 Samuel 16:3:61 Sam.16.3.W6TAB

אֵ֣ת

et

Transliteration
ET
Extended
EET
IPA
/ˈʔeːt/

Alphabet Analysis

Alephsilent — a glottal stop; holds vowel points
Tserelong 'ey' as in they
Tavt as in top

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Word in context

  1. word

    ET

  2. phraseyour reading level

    ET a-sher-ta-a-SE

  3. clause

    ve-a-no-KHI o-di-a-KHA ET a-sher-ta-a-SE u-ma-SHAKH-ta LI ET a-sher-o-MAR e-LE-kha

  4. sentence

    ve-ka-RA-ta le-yi-SHAI ba-za-VAKH ve-a-no-KHI o-di-a-KHA ET a-sher-ta-a-SE u-ma-SHAKH-ta LI ET a-sher-o-MAR e-LE-kha

Exegesis

The precise use of the direct object marker ʾēt {אֵת | ʾēt} underscores specificity. Together, the patterns of vav consecutive, relative clauses, and the causative stem emphasize the authoritative sequence of divine instruction.

In context1 Samuel 16:3

And you shall call Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will make known to you what you are to do. And you shall anoint the one whom I will declare to you.

About this coordinate

1 Samuel 16:3:6 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 6 of 1 Samuel 16:3, so the Hebrew word אֵ֣ת (et) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written 1 Sam.16.3.W6, which extends further down to each syllable (1 Sam.16.3.W6.S1) and character.