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מָתַי H4970

H4970 is the Hebrew word מָתַי, transliterated mâthay and said maw-thah'ee. The King James Version most often renders it now when.

Word: מָתַיTransliteration: mâthaySaid: maw-thah'eeLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative).

Where it comes from

from an unused root meaning to extend.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

now when 1×over me when 1×how long 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: long, when.

Verses using מָתַי

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Genesis 30:30 · KJV

For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?

Exodus 8:9 · KJV

And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Glory over me: when shall I intreat for thee, and for thy servants, and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain in the river only?

Exodus 10:3 · KJV

And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

Common questions

What does Strong's H4970 mean?

H4970 is the Hebrew word מָתַי (mâthay), meaning properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative).

How is H4970 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it now when (1 time), over me when (1 time), how long (1 time).

How many times does H4970 appear in the Bible?

מָתַי (mâthay) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H4970 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from an unused root meaning to extend.

Nearby entries

H4967 · מְתוּשָׁאֵל — Methusael, an antediluvian patriarch H4968 · מְתוּשֶׁלַח — Methushelach, an antediluvian patriarch H4969 · מָתַח — to stretch out H4971 · מַתְכֹנֶת — proportion (in size, number or ingredients)H4972 · מַתְּלָאָה — what a trouble!H4973 · מְתַלְּעָה — properly, a biter, i.e. a tooth

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