Strong's Lexicon et: stylus, pen Original Word: עֵט Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to engrave or inscribe. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1121 (γράμμα - gramma): Refers to a letter or written document. - Strong's Greek 1449 (γραφή - graphe): Refers to a writing or scripture. Usage: The Hebrew word "עֵט" (et) refers to a stylus or pen, an instrument used for writing or engraving. In the context of the ancient Near East, it was typically a tool for inscribing on clay tablets, papyrus, or parchment. The term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the act of writing, often with a focus on the permanence or significance of what is being inscribed. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, writing was a skill primarily associated with scribes and educated individuals. The stylus was an essential tool for recording important documents, legal contracts, and religious texts. Writing materials varied, including clay tablets, papyrus, and later, parchment. The act of writing was considered significant, as it was a means of preserving knowledge, laws, and divine revelations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a stylus NASB Translation pen (2), stylus (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵט noun masculineJeremiah 8:8 stylus (√ dubious; Köii. 1, 83 (after older authorities) compare Arabic  ,  sink, penerate); — ׳ע only construct: 1 of iron, for use on stone or metal Jeremiah 17:1 (בְּצִמֹּרֶן שָׁמִיר with diamond-point), Job 19:24 (see also חֶרֶט). 2 probably = reed-pen (used o roll, compare Jeremiah 36:2,23 etc.), שֶׁקֶר סֹפְרִים ׳ע Jeremiah 8:8, figurative, סוֺפֵר מָהִיר ׳לְשׁוֺנִי ע Psalm 45:1 (compare NowArchaeology i. 290 BenzArchaeology 290). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pen From iyt (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. Side-long stroke; a stylus or marking stick -- pen. see HEBREW iyt Forms and Transliterations בְּעֵ֥ט בְּעֵט־ בעט בעט־ עֵ֖ט עֵ֤ט ׀ עט ‘êṭ bə‘êṭ bə‘êṭ- bə·‘êṭ bə·‘êṭ- beet etLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 19:24 HEB: בְּעֵט־ בַּרְזֶ֥ל וְעֹפָ֑רֶת NAS: That with an iron stylus and lead KJV: with an iron pen and lead INT: stylus an iron and lead Psalm 45:1 Jeremiah 8:8 Jeremiah 17:1 4 Occurrences |
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