Strong’s H6258

עַתָּה

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

`attah

Pronunciation

at-taw'

Definition

now, at this time, at present

Meaning

at this time

Usage

The Hebrew word "attah" is primarily used as an adverb to denote the present time or moment. It is often translated as "now" in English. This word is used to emphasize the immediacy or current relevance of an action, command, or situation. It can also serve to contrast past events with the present or to introduce a new phase in a narrative or discourse.

Bible references

Genesis 3:22;Genesis 4:11;Genesis 11:6;Genesis 12:19;Genesis 19:9;Genesis 20:7;Genesis 21:23;Genesis 22:12;Genesis 24:49;Genesis 26:22;Genesis 26:29;Genesis 27:3;Genesis 27:8;Genesis 27:36;Genesis 27:43;Genesis 29:32;Genesis 29:34;Genesis 30:30;Genesis 31:13;Genesis 31:16;Genesis 31:28;Genesis 31:30;Genesis 31:42;Genesis 31:44;Genesis 32:4