מָתַי (mâthay) — Long

Hebrew word study: מָתַי (mâthay), Strong's H4970. properly, extent (of time); but used only adverbially (especially with other particle prefixes), when (either relative or interrogative)

HebrewStrong's H4970
Quick definition
Hebrew word
מָתַי (mâthay)
Pronounced: maw-thah'ee

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from an unused root meaning to extend;

KJV translation words: long, when.

Where this word appears

Strong's H4970 is tagged on 43 words in 40 verses across 17 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 30:30 and last appears in Zechariah 1:12.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

when ×41and when ×1to when ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

מָתַי ×39מָתָי ×2וּמָתַי ×1לְמָתַי ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×13Jeremiah ×7Proverbs ×4Exodus ×31 Samuel ×2Nehemiah ×2Daniel ×2Genesis ×1

Verses (first 25 of 40)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H4962 מַת (math).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does mâthay (H4970) mean?

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

How is H4970 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H4970 as: long, when..

How often does מָתַי (mâthay) appear?

Strong's H4970 is tagged on 43 words in 40 verses across 17 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 30:30 and last appears in Zechariah 1:12.