5790. uth

Lexicon

uth: To hasten, to help, to succor

Original Word: עוּת
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `uwth
Pronunciation: ooth
Phonetic Spelling: (ooth)
Definition: To hasten, to help, to succor
Meaning: to hasten, succor

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

speak in season

For uwsh; to hasten, i.e. Succor -- speak in season.

see HEBREW uwsh

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
perhaps to help
NASB Translation
sustain (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עוּת verb very dubious; only in לָדַעַת לָעוּת אֶתיָֿעֵף דָּבָר Isaiah 50:4 usually to help, so Ges Del Di Ry^Kau and others, but in that case an Aramaism (Aramaic *עות = Arabic , q. v. below עוּשׁ); text probably corrupt, ᵐ5 Oort^{ThT 1891, 469} לְעִתּוֺ, and strike out אֶתיָֿעֵף; Klo Che^Comm. לִרְעוֺת 'teach, edify,' Gr לַעֲנוֺת, Che^Hpt. לְהַחֲיוֺת.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4697 • σπλαγχνίζομαι (splanchnizomai): To have compassion, to feel sympathy, often leading to action.
• Strong's Greek Number 997 • βοηθέω (boētheō): To help, to come to the aid of, to succor.

These Greek terms share a thematic connection with עוּת (ʿût) in their emphasis on compassion and timely assistance, highlighting the universal and enduring nature of these concepts across both the Hebrew and Greek scriptures.

Usage: The verb עוּת (ʿût) is used in the context of providing aid or assistance quickly, often in times of distress or need.

Context: The Hebrew verb עוּת (ʿût) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of hastening or providing succor. It is a term that appears in contexts where swift action is required to offer help or support. The concept of succor involves not just assistance, but a timely intervention that alleviates distress or difficulty. In the Biblical narrative, this term underscores the urgency and immediacy of divine or human intervention in critical situations.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עוּת (ʿût) can be seen in passages where there is a call for rapid aid or relief. The term reflects a deep understanding of the human condition, recognizing moments when immediate help is necessary to overcome challenges or adversities. This word is a reminder of the importance of timely support and the role it plays in the preservation and well-being of individuals and communities.

Forms and Transliterations

לָע֥וּת לעות lā‘ūṯ lā·‘ūṯ laUt

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 50:4
HEB: לִמּוּדִ֔ים לָדַ֛עַת לָע֥וּת אֶת־ יָעֵ֖ף
NAS: That I may know how to sustain the weary one
KJV: that I should know how to speak a word
INT: of disciples may know to sustain the weary A word

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5790
1 Occurrence

lā·‘ūṯ — 1 Occ.