Strong’s H4970

מָתַי

Part of speech

interrogative adverb

Transliteration

mathay

Pronunciation

mah-thah'ee

Definition

When?

Meaning

extent, when

Usage

The Hebrew word "mathay" is an adverb used to inquire about time, specifically asking "when?" It is often used in contexts where the speaker is seeking to understand the timing of an event or action. This word appears in various contexts, from expressions of longing and anticipation to questions of timing in prophetic or divine contexts.

Bible references

Genesis 30:30;Exodus 8:9;Exodus 10:3;Exodus 10:7;Numbers 14:27;1 Samuel 1:14;1 Samuel 16:1;2 Samuel 2:26;1 Kings 18:21;Nehemiah 2:6;Nehemiah 2:6;Job 7:4;Psalm 6:3;Psalm 41:5;Psalm 42:2;Psalm 74:10;Psalm 80:4;Psalm 82:2;Psalm 90:13;Psalm 94:3;Psalm 94:3;Psalm 94:8;Psalm 101:2;Psalm 119:82;Psalm 119:84