Original Word: עֵט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `et
Pronunciation: ate
Phonetic Spelling: (ate)
Definition: stylus, pen
Meaning: a stylus, marking stick

pen

From iyt (contracted) in the sense of swooping, i.e. Side-long stroke; a stylus or marking stick -- pen.

see HEBREW iyt

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a stylus
NASB Translation
pen (2), stylus (2).

עֵט noun masculine^{Jeremiah 8:8} stylus (√ dubious; Kö^{ii. 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 Now^{Archaeology i. 290} Benz^{Archaeology 290}).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to engrave or inscribe.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew עֵט in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of a writing instrument can be related to Greek terms such as γραφίς (graphis) or κάλαμος (kalamos), which refer to writing tools like a pen or reed. These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to describe similar functions of writing and recording.

Usage: The term עֵט is used in the context of writing or inscribing, often referring to the tool used for such purposes. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a writing instrument, typically a stylus or pen.

Context: The Hebrew word עֵט (et) is a noun that signifies a stylus or marking stick, an essential tool in ancient writing practices. In the ancient Near East, writing was often done on clay tablets, papyrus, or parchment, and a stylus was used to inscribe characters onto these surfaces. The word עֵט appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the act of writing or recording information. For instance, in Jeremiah 8:8, the term is used metaphorically to describe the deceitful pen of the scribes: "How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely?" (BSB). This highlights the importance of the stylus not only as a physical tool but also as a symbol of the transmission and preservation of knowledge and law. The use of עֵט underscores the significance of writing in maintaining cultural and religious traditions, as well as the potential for misuse when the written word is manipulated.

בְּעֵ֥ט בְּעֵט־ בעט בעט־ עֵ֖ט עֵ֤ט ׀ עט ‘êṭ bə‘êṭ bə‘êṭ- bə·‘êṭ bə·‘êṭ- beet etInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts