Strong's H5842 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֵט (ʻêṭ)

Pronunciation: ate

POS: ate Morph: n-m

Exegesis: from (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. side-long stroke;

Definition: from עִיט (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. side-long stroke; a stylus or marking stick; pen.

KJV Usage: pen.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) stylus
• 2. 1a) iron stylus with diamond tip used to write on stone or metal
• 3. 1b) reed pen used on a roll

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